Relentless news coverage of the church in the wake of clergy scandals compounded by a drastic decline in the number of priestly ordinations over the past quarter century are putting enormous burdens on average priests. Nationwide, Catholicism remains one of the fastest growing faith communities in the U.S. But how will a smaller and older clergy keep pace with increased pastoral and administrative demands? A group of highly respected scholars and pastoral leaders exchange candid opinions on the priesthood within the coming years.