Program of Priestly Formation 6th edition

Conclusion

489. The Catholic Church in the United States is deeply grateful to those dedicated to the noble enterprise of priestly formation, mindful of its cherished heritage of seminary life. Likewise, the bishops of the Church in the United States are confident that this essential task will continue in a more effective way in the ongoing years of the third Christian millennium and are firmly committed to this mission. It is their hope that this sixth edition of the Program of Priestly Formation will serve this goal. Christ the Good Shepherd still calls men to follow him, to “put out into deep water” (Lk 5:4), and to respond to his invitation to become a priest after his own heart, eager to be transformed through human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral formation.

490.

May the Lord who has begun this good work among us bring it to

completion. 532

532 See Phil 1:6. See also Ordination of a Bishop , of Priests , and of Deacons , no. 125.