Guide to Ongoing Formation for Priests (Ascension)

The document Guide to Ongoing Formation for Priests was developed by the Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). It was approved by the full body of bishops at its June 2023 Plenary Assembly and has been authorized for publication by the undersigned.

Fr. Michael Fuller, S.Th.D. General Secretary, USCCB

Cover icon, “Christ the Great High Priest,” by Marek Czarnecki, © MCzarnecki2023. Used with permission. www.seraphicrestorations.com

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