Time for change in Catholic priesthood.(Front Burner)

News Flash!! The Archdiocese of Moncton closes remaining churches and then ceases to exist as a diocese due to no priests.

Even though this is not a reality at this moment in 2003, how many more years will pass before this happens? I am one of the few remaining "young" priests in my area at the age of 41. I write this out of a sense of profound love for the people of my archdiocese and I write out of a sense of justice. I am calling on leaders, fellow presbyters and the people who gather on the weekend for Eucharist who make up our church to an honest dialogue. I feel as if we are sticking our heads in the sand, only to find out it is not the sand of the beaches, but …