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In 1992 the Catholic Bishops of Australia established the Australian Council for Clergy Life and Ministry, a National Office, and Diocesan Directors to enhance the Ongoing Formation and Education of Clergy and to ensure their Ongoing Support and Care.

Ongoing Formation

Information Bulletin 94

July 2011 (No. 94) This Information Bulletin is available in PDF format: 201107.pdf (199k) Dear Brothers in Ministry On the feast of Saint Jerome last year (30th...

Recommended Books

The following books come from across the spectrum of disciplines and interest. Some may interest you, others not; they are books priests have...

Guidelines for the Ongoing Formation of Priests (USA)

A Statement of the U.S. Catholic Bishops (June 2000)The complete document can be download as a single 50-page PDF here:

Also labeled: First Appointment, Newly Ordained, Midlife and Retirement, Prayer and Spirituality, Celibacy

Places for Sabbaticals

Are you interested in a local assessment of any of these courses or programs? We may be able to put you in touch with some Australian bishop, priest or...

Also labeled: Sabbatical

Information Bulletin 80

August 2006

Also labeled: Pastores Dabo Vobis, Sabbatical