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The other side of the alter : one man's life in the Catholic priesthood / Paul E. Dinter.
Van Pelt Library BX4668.3.D56 A3 2003
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Dinter, Paul E. (Paul Edward)
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Dinter, Paul E. (Paul Edward).
- Dinter, Paul E.
- Catholic ex-priests--United States--Biography.
- Catholic ex-priests.
- Celibacy--Catholic Church.
- Celibacy.
- United States.
- Genre:
- Biographies.
- Physical Description:
- xiii, 240 pages ; 22 cm
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Farrar, Straus, and Giroux, 2003.
- Summary:
- A firsthand account of his own experiences in the seminary. the ministry. and the Vatican, THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ALTAR explores interior battles priests wage daily -- particularly in observance of the vow of celibacy. Rather than energize and focus one's spirituality, Dinter found the vow ultimately crippling: an outdated, not to mention unnatural, obligation that has only contributed to a culture of coverup and repressed sexuality. By 1994 he could no longer minister according to the church's doctrine and resigned in order to marry. 15,000 first printing, Nat'l Publicity, Radio Satellite Tour, online promotion, Print Advertising, All rights FSG.
- ISBN:
- 0374299668
- OCLC:
- 50738176
- Online:
- Publisher description
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