Media Articles
US Seminaries Need to Improve Screening and Support for Priesthood Candidates, Study Finds
National Catholic Register, A new study from the University of Notre Dame calls for better preparation for celibacy, greater use of psychological resources and a focus on vocational quality over quantity. By Matthew McDonald (July 17, 2026).
Report highlights ‘startling disconnect’ between seminary formators, psychological experts
The Pillar, “Providing access to appropriate psychotherapy within the formation process more fully serves the seminarian.” by Jack Figge (July 16, 2026).
Sexuality and Mental Health in Seminaries: What a Major U.S. Study on Psychology and Sex Reveals
ZENIT News – Rome, The future of the Catholic priesthood may depend less on how many men enter American seminaries than on how honestly the Church discerns which of them are truly prepared for ordination. (July 19, 2026).
What is Christian Forgiveness?
National Catholic Register, interview included in article by Joseph Pronechen. (October 9, 2025).
Catholic Psychology, Spiritual Bypass, and Choosing Forgiveness with Dr. Tim Lock
Two Become Family: Restoring Confidence in Catholic Marriage & Family Life podcast with Monica & Renzo Ortega (2022, November 1; replayed 2025, July 1)
Catholic Psychology, Spiritual Bypass, and Choosing Forgiveness with Dr. Tim Lock
Two Become Family: Restoring Confidence in Catholic Marriage & Family Life podcast with Monica & Renzo Ortega (2022, November 1; replayed 2025, July 1)
Veritas Catholic Network: Let Me Be Frank
“A Conversation about Mental Health”
Interview by His Excellency, Bishop Frank Caggiano (September 30, 2021)
CRUX
Notre Dame University program aims to help priests,
seminarians minister to abuse survivors (November 10, 2023)
By John Lavenburg
National Catholic Register
Interview included in article by Meghan Schultz titled, “Easing Anxiety in Children: COVID Generation Sees Increase in Stress” (April 21, 2022).
Ep. 36: The Beautiful Difficulty of Forgiveness - A Special Feature with Dr. Tim Lock
Switala, R. P., & Mazzone, J. (Producers). (2022, April 11). Lock [Audio podcast episode]. In RENAR Voice. Rho Eta Nu Alpha Rho of Chi Sigma Iota, Liberty University.
Catholic Faith Network - Conversations with Cardinal Dolan
interviewed by His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan (April 6, 2022)
Sirius XM: The Catholic Channel - Conversations with Cardinal Dolan
interviewed by His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan (April 5, 2022)
How to Choose Forgiveness: A Priest and A Psychologist on How to Break Free From Resentment
Aleteia.org, interview by Zelda Caldwell. (March 30, 2022).
Dr. Timothy Lock Chats About His New Book, ‘Choosing Forgiveness: Unleashing the Power of God’s Grace’
Sirius XM: The Catholic Channel – Busted Halo, interview by Fr. Dave Dwyer (March 29, 2022).
Choosing Forgiveness - The Modern ‘F-word’
The Pillar, interview by Charlie Camosy. (March 18, 2022).
Catholic Seminary Evaluations: Time to Reboot?
National Catholic Register, interview included in article by Joan Frawley Desmond. (April 3, 2019).
Jesuit priest comes out in support of radical Canadian transgender ‘rights’ bill
Life Site News, interview included in article by Lianne Laurence. (February 3, 2017).
Episode Three: Insights from the Medical and Social Sciences, interviewed by Chuck Weber
Invited to Courageous Love: The Catholic Church and Homosexuality (September, 2015).
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