The hierarchs seem to take the attitude that when people leave, it is the "fault" of those who leave. At worst, those who leave are "improperly catechized", but other than that, the institutional Church is blameless. Who cares about bishops covering up clerical sexual abuse -- they were defending the Church from "scandal" (that the cover-up was as great a scandal seems not to have penetrated). The official stance of the magisterium is both sexist and homophobic is denied by the hierarchs, even though this denial is not supported by observable facts.  The magisterium says healthcare is a right, but for the last few years, the only thing the US hierarchy seemed to be interested in is "will we be able to deny contraceptive coverage to our employees?" The social teachings of the Church show considerable doubt about capitalism, but American bishops cozy up to Trump and other capitalists.

The bishops don't want to consider these things. They don't want to admit that they may be at fault.