American Catholic leadership : a decade of turmoil 1966-1976 : a sociological analysis of the National Federation of Priests' Councils

The series Religion and Society (RS) contributes to the exploration of religions as social systems– both in Western and non-Western societies; in particular, it examines religions in their differentiation from, and intersection with, other cultural systems, such as art, economy, law and politics. Due attention is given to paradigmatic case or comparative studies that exhibit a clear theoretical orientation with the empirical and historical data of religion and such aspects of religion as ritual, the religious imagination, constructions of tradition, iconography, or media. In addition, the formation of religious communities, their construction of identity, and their relation to society and the wider public are key issues of this series. Foreword 7 Foreword 11 Author's Preface 13 Contents 17 List of Tables and Figures 20 1. Troubled Transition in the Church 21 2. Beginnings of the Federation 38 3. The Founding of the NFPC 57 4. Who are the Leaders?: 'An Uncomfortable Company' 78 5. Putting the NFPC Together for Power and Performance 91 6. Priests' Interests: A Period of Confrontation, 1968-1972 108 7. From 'Interests' to 'Values': A Shift in Policy, 1972-1976 128 Appendices 165 A. Constitution of the National Federation of Priests' Councils: May 21, 1973 (updated from May, 1968) 165 B. Theory and methodology 173 C. The Moment of Truth NFPC Statement on the Priesthood, 1971 188 D. Summary table: resolutions passed at NFPC annual conventions 193 E. Questionnaire on organizational effectiveness and evaluation 201 Bibliography 213 To celebrate the 270th anniversary of the De Gruyter publishing house, the company is providing permanent open access to 270 selected treasures from the De Gruyter Book Archive. Titles will be made available to anyone, anywhere at any time that might be interested. The DGBA project seeks to digitize the entire backlist of titles published since 1749 to ensure that future generations have digital access to the high-quality primary sources that De Gruyter has published over the centuries James H. Stewart. Bibliography: P. [193]-199.