Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity among Clergy: How Spiritual Directors can Help in the Context of Seminary Formation

Authors: JOCELYN GREGOIRE¹; CHRISSY JUNGERS²

Source: Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity, Volume 11, Numbers 1-2, Numbers 1-2/January-June 2004 , pp. 71-81(11)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

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Abstract:

As the Church looks toward the future, it must invest in prevention of sex addiction and abuse by its clergy and focus, in particular, on the sexual education and personal development of seminarians and those who participate in their formation. This article investigates four ways seminary communities can develop effective methods of preventing further sexual abuse by clergy and emphasizes the critical components of formation programs and the role of the spiritual director.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10720160490458256

Affiliations: 1: Assistant Professor, Duquesne University, School of Education, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA 2: Pastoral Minister, St. Pius X Church, Reynoldsburgh, Ohio, USA

Publication date: 2004-01-01

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