I am so glad he wrote this, because it explains how those, like him, who are part of the problem really do think they are part of the solution--and, quite apparently, they're not! 

Oh how I wish Bishop Tobin had a wife,  sons, daughters, grandkids, a mother in law, a daughter in law, heck a close female companion who could look into his eye and say, "Tom, let's be honest..."  I'm not saying celibacy is THE problem, but it sure reflects a problem.

LE'S BE HONEST... many of us were taught a "faith" based on "fear." Mass attendance mirrored a flock driven to the church at 10:15 a.m. by fear of Hell, more so than by "faith." 

Avoiding SIN was the effective motivator--obedience was the solution.

Bishop:

Lack of faith? C'mon, it's lack of fear that puzzles. 

Lack of faith? C'mon, it's lack of  compliance that bothers. 

Lack of faith? C'mon, it's lack of certainty that challenges.

If "more catechisis" is the answer on the exam, maybe you're on the wrong Catholic campus.