The Church is losing priests: Norway may be short of 200 priests in four years
The Norwegian Church is not attractive enough as a workplace, a new report states. Weak management and an indistinct “brand” are to blame, among others…
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The Web Church doubles the number of priests
The Web Church is doubling the number of priests and deacons to serve people during the Corona crisis. – We have expanded the offer considerably…
Norway lacks about 100 priests
Every year, 70 Norwegian priests retire, while just over half as many new priests are appointed. Now about 100 priest positions are available. Vårt Land…
Half of Norwegian theologians do not work as priests
Nearly half of all the country’s working theologians are not priests, although there is a great lack of priests in the Norwegian Church. 1,434 Norwegian…
GRAND JURY: Priests Molested Thousands of Children
A U.S. Pennsylvania Grand Jury has concluded its investigation; finding that over 300 Roman Catholic priests systematically abused more than 1,000 children over a span…
Bishop will possibly change the secrecy rules for priests
Hamar’s bishop, Solveig Fiske, believes church law should be changed so that priests can notify authorities about neglect of children. After the church became…
Only Priests to deliver death notices?
Human-Ethical Society questions why only priests are to deliver death notices Most of the nation’s police districts would like to use priest whenever they can…
Church appeal against Trump’s Jerusalem Declaration
Over 1,000 priests and church workers have joined an appeal this week against U.S. President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel….
