John, I am encouraged by what I see happening in Ireland and Australia.  In both places laity and priests are speaking up and even speaking a message different from that of the bishops. I see much less slapping down of priests who speak out - another encouraging sign.  

There is some of that here, too, especially in defense of LGBT people and marriage, but also in calls for reform from many groups.  There has been a call by vowed religious men for a greater role for those who are vowed religious but not priests - https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2017/08/21/religious-brothers-often-overlooked-church-life .“The church needs to look beyond ordained clergy for leadership, said Marianist Father James Heft during an address at the annual meeting of the Conference of Major Superiors of Men in Phoenix in early August."

I am not giving up.  I think there is change happening. I do not expect to see its fruition in my lifetime.  Maybe it will bring a more inclusive faith for grandchildren.