In the context of a Catholic parish, the responsible leaders referred to in this article are the priests, and the collaborators are the faithful committed to volunteering for the functioning of the parish. Originally considered as noble people because of their function, several sensitive questions have tarnished the notoriety of priests. What happens when the leader's authority is weakened? Based on interviews with 30 priests and 20 volunteers, this study examines the reaction of each other in a situation of weakening the authority of the leader.