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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.

Midlife and Retirement

Midlife and Prayer

Critical Thresholds General conferences at retreats of the secular clergy are rarely moments of shattering insight. We (here I am speaking mostly from viewpoint of the secular clergy) are well used to being put right about the many causes...

Also labeled: Prayer and Spirituality

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, Ongoing Formation, Prayer and Spirituality, Celibacy