Program of Priestly Formation (Ascension)

Program of Priestly Formation

the sixth edition of the Program of Priestly Formation . The Decree noted that the Conference, “welcoming the indications of the recent Magisterium, intends to offer candidates for priestly ministry a human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral formation achieved through an optimum community life and animated by a missionary spirit of evangelization that is congruous to the needs of the present age.” The members of the CCLV Committee who brought this project to completion are Bishop James Checchio, Chair; Archbishop Samuel Aquila; Archbishop Charles Thompson; Bishop Juan Miguel Betancourt; Bishop Earl Boyea; Bishop Ronald Hicks; Bishop David Malloy; and Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg. With the successful completion of this document, the Bishops’ Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations is pleased to offer this Program of Priestly Formation with much gratitude for all those who participated in the project. On behalf of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations, we thank all those who have worked throughout these six years on this effort. I also offer our prayers and support for all those who participate in the vital work of vocations and priestly formation. May Mary, Queen of the Clergy, ever assist us in this vital ministry for our Church.

Most Reverend James F. Checchio Chairman, Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations

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