One bishop who reads NCR

Bishop Joseph A. Galante of Camden, N.J. found food for thought in Fr. Tom Reese's essay for this publication, The hidden exodus: Catholics becoming Protestants.

Writing in his diocesan newspaper, Galatante notes one point from Reese in particular: "Those who leave Catholic practice often report that they find their hunger to understand the Scriptures better fed outside the Catholic Church."

"This should be disturbing," Galante writes. Read the full essay.