Catholic priests mental health facing contemporary challenges

This article presents a questioning about the current situation of Catholic priests in Brazil, facing the human challenges imposed on them, and aiming to find ways to preserve their psychological well-being. Many priests report experiencing psychological difficulties (e g., anxiety crises, burnout, depression). There is a demand for care to be accomplished by a comprehensive health promotion linked with human and professional training that allows for a balance in the ministerial exercise. It istheoretical research with a bibliographical review, supported by Psychology and Theology studies. The results show the urgency of caring for the human condition to respond to the many demands required.