Guide to Ongoing Formation for Priests (Ascension)

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Guide to Ongoing Formation for Priests

the life of the priest, offering free registration for those interested. Finally, by sending priests for advanced studies in theology or other disciplines when he discerns such study is warranted, the diocesan bishop fosters the intellectual formation of the entire presbyterate by demonstrating his commitment to theological and intellectual life as well as by adding a local resource who can share his expertise with brother priests and the broader Church (e.g., a seminary), as recommended by the Second Vatican Council. 170

170 The “bishops must be concerned that some persons dedicate themselves to a more profound knowl edge of theological matters. Thus there will never be any lack of suitable teachers to train clerics, and the rest of the clergy as well as the faithful can be assisted in providing themselves with needed teaching. Thus, too, will be fostered that wholesome advancement in the sacred disciplines which is altogether necessary for the Church.” PO, no. 19. See also CIC, c. 819.

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