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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.

Pastores Dabo Vobis

Letter to the priests of Australia

Dear brothers in Christ, As the bishops of Australia gathered together in Sydney for our May 2001 Conference, we want to reflect with you on the life and ministry of priests. We write to you, our closest collaborators in ministry, to assure...

Also labeled: Bishops, Presbyterate, Clergy Honoured, Prayer and Spirituality

Clergy Sabbaticals

This paper is presented to the dioceses after reflection within the Commission and consultation with Diocesan Directors or Representatives at meetings over the past year. It is offered to dioceses as a aid to decide on the need for a written policy on...

Also labeled: Sabbatical

Outline of Pastores Dabo Vobis

The full text of Pastores Dabo Vobis, the Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation of John Paul II, 25 March 1992 -

Information Bulletin 80

August 2006

Also labeled: Sabbatical, Ongoing Formation