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Priestly Generations
in Dialogue
Archdiocese of New Orleans
August 2012 Convocation
Dominic Perri
Fr. Stephen Fichter
We have been able to use a model of priestly
generations (cohorts) to help us better understand
different generations within the presbyterate.

We have come to a new understanding and respect
for the differences that exist among the different
priestly generations in the presbyterate.

We have conducted our conversations in a spirit of
mutual respect in which all feel they have been
heard and their experiences have been honored.
Brief Introduction to Cohort-
Generational Models

Explore what happens when
different generations interact

Apply generational thinking to
Church and ministry

Will begin with a 4-generation
model of US history

Followed by 4-generation model
of US priesthood

Not clear how well this applies
to non-US populations. Not
enough research available
The dates for the generations
(cohorts) are not hard/fast
The key piece is the shared
experience
If you feel you identify with the
experience of a generation, you
probably belong there
A generation’s unique identity is
shaped by the significant events and
people that influenced them during
their formative years
Each generation is heavily influenced
by the experience of the previous
generations
Vatican II (1962-1965)
Key Question – When did your seminary
formation take place with respect to
Vatican II?
Created 4 priestly ordination
cohorts
1. Pre-Vatican II (ordained before
  1964)
2. Vatican II (ordained 1964 to 1977)
3. Post-Vatican II (ordained 1978 to
  1991)
4. Millennial (ordained 1992 to
  present)
Ordained by 1964 (midpoint of Council)
  Already formed before Vatican II
  At least 72 years old (average 80+)
  25% of those in our 2009 study
Characteristics:
  Attracted to Institutional Church
  Identify strongly with Church structures
  Becoming a priest was often a matter of pride for
  family and community
Ordained between 1964 and1977
  Formed during turbulent years
  Age 59-71 (majority in their 60s)
  33% of those in our 2009 study
Characteristics:
  Questioned institutions and structures
  Rebelled against and tried to reform what they
  saw as overly clerical culture
  Focus on building community
Ordained between1978 and1991
  Ordained in first half of JPII’s service
  Age: 45- 58 (some are even older)
  Many entered seminary after college
  23% of those in our 2009 study
Characteristics:
  Most were children during Council
  By the time they arrived in seminary, ideas of
  Council were in place
Ordained in1992 or later
  Often called John Paul II priests
  Age 24 and 44 (again, some are older)
  18% of those in our 2009 study
Characteristics:
  Raised when Church was in decline (schools,
  hospitals, religious orders)
  Wear collar as a witness; more likely to see
  themselves as “men set apart”
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Priestly generations in dialogue

  • 1. Priestly Generations in Dialogue Archdiocese of New Orleans August 2012 Convocation Dominic Perri Fr. Stephen Fichter
  • 2. We have been able to use a model of priestly generations (cohorts) to help us better understand different generations within the presbyterate. We have come to a new understanding and respect for the differences that exist among the different priestly generations in the presbyterate. We have conducted our conversations in a spirit of mutual respect in which all feel they have been heard and their experiences have been honored.
  • 3. Brief Introduction to Cohort- Generational Models Explore what happens when different generations interact Apply generational thinking to Church and ministry Will begin with a 4-generation model of US history Followed by 4-generation model of US priesthood Not clear how well this applies to non-US populations. Not enough research available
  • 4. The dates for the generations (cohorts) are not hard/fast The key piece is the shared experience If you feel you identify with the experience of a generation, you probably belong there
  • 5. A generation’s unique identity is shaped by the significant events and people that influenced them during their formative years Each generation is heavily influenced by the experience of the previous generations
  • 6.
  • 7. Vatican II (1962-1965) Key Question – When did your seminary formation take place with respect to Vatican II?
  • 8. Created 4 priestly ordination cohorts 1. Pre-Vatican II (ordained before 1964) 2. Vatican II (ordained 1964 to 1977) 3. Post-Vatican II (ordained 1978 to 1991) 4. Millennial (ordained 1992 to present)
  • 9.
  • 10. Ordained by 1964 (midpoint of Council) Already formed before Vatican II At least 72 years old (average 80+) 25% of those in our 2009 study Characteristics: Attracted to Institutional Church Identify strongly with Church structures Becoming a priest was often a matter of pride for family and community
  • 11.
  • 12. Ordained between 1964 and1977 Formed during turbulent years Age 59-71 (majority in their 60s) 33% of those in our 2009 study Characteristics: Questioned institutions and structures Rebelled against and tried to reform what they saw as overly clerical culture Focus on building community
  • 13.
  • 14. Ordained between1978 and1991 Ordained in first half of JPII’s service Age: 45- 58 (some are even older) Many entered seminary after college 23% of those in our 2009 study Characteristics: Most were children during Council By the time they arrived in seminary, ideas of Council were in place
  • 15.
  • 16. Ordained in1992 or later Often called John Paul II priests Age 24 and 44 (again, some are older) 18% of those in our 2009 study Characteristics: Raised when Church was in decline (schools, hospitals, religious orders) Wear collar as a witness; more likely to see themselves as “men set apart”