Clericalism definitely has something to do with it -- the conviction of "ontological superiority" that they feel entitles them to lord it over the laity and that they believe gives them the right to command and to define the rules of faith.  IMHO, they've got to make being pastoral (and honestly so, with integrity and charity in its truest sense) the priority if the preaching of Christian values through the Church is going to be given much credence.