Jeremiah Newman
Jeremiah Newman was an influential Catholic sociologist and bishop of Limerick, known for his pioneering work on the social dynamics of the Catholic Church in Ireland. In the late 20th century, he highlighted the overabundance of priests in Ireland and the implications of this surplus for clergy-community relations, expressing concerns about potential resentment towards the clergy. His insights provided a critical understanding of the changing landscape of religious authority and the societal role of priests in Irish life.
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Jeremiah Newman wrote in The Furrow that the sheer number of men in black in Ireland 'has meant that some priests have not enough work to do'.
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