Information needs and information behavior of Catholic priests in pastoral work

The aim of this dissertation is to discuss recent theoretical insights into information behavior of Catholic and other Christian priests in the world, offer research methodology, conduct research and critically analyze results of the research which will identify information needs and behavior patterns of Catholic priests in Croatia in their pastoral work (liturgy, catechesis, counseling, parish management). Study will be conducted using quantitative (questionnaires) and qualitative methodology (semi structured interviews). Keywords : information needs, information behavior, pastoral roles, parish priests, Roman Catholic church