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The Center for Continuing Formation - Clergy Programs
The Center for Continuing Formation - Clergy Programs
St. Mary’s Center for Continuing Formation offers and hosts a variety of continuing formation programs for priests in the spirit of the Bishops’ Basic Plan for the Ongoing Formation of Priests.
Institute for ONgoing formation @ St. Paul Seminary
The Center for Continuing Formation - Clergy Programs
Fostering happy, holy, healthy Catholic priests and deacons by giving them the resources necessary to lead vibrant, thriving parishes throughout their ministry.
Institute for Priests & Presbyterates @ St. Meinrad Seminary
Find great resources including effective pastoring workshops, international priest guidance, information regarding personal long term and mini sabbaticals and much more.
Catholic Theological Union - Continuing Theological Education
Institute of Continuing Theological Education @ Pontifical North American College
For more than fifty years, Catholic Theological Union (CTU) at Chicago has been educating and preparing men and women to serve God’s people throughout the world. Founded in 1968 in the spirit and vision of the Second Vatican Council, CTU has grown to be the largest Roman Catholic graduate school of theology and ministry in the United States.
Institute of Continuing Theological Education @ Pontifical North American College
Institute of Continuing Theological Education @ Pontifical North American College
Institute of Continuing Theological Education @ Pontifical North American College
Since 1971, shortly after the Second Vatican Council promulgated Optatam Totius (The Decree on Priestly Training, October 1965), which first called for ongoing formation of clergy, the Institute of Continuing Theological Education (ICTE) has led the way in offering programs for the continuing education of Catholic Priests. As seen in the
Since 1971, shortly after the Second Vatican Council promulgated Optatam Totius (The Decree on Priestly Training, October 1965), which first called for ongoing formation of clergy, the Institute of Continuing Theological Education (ICTE) has led the way in offering programs for the continuing education of Catholic Priests. As seen in the document Ratio Fundamentalis Institutionis Sacerdotalis (“The Gift of the Priestly Vocation,” December 2016), recently published by the Congregation of the Clergy, the Church has ever more steadily recognized the importance of ongoing formation and that priests “must constantly feed the ‘fire’ that gives light and warmth to the exercise of the ministry” (The Gift of the Priestly Vocation, IV.b.80). Responding to the Church’s desire that priests continually enrich their minds in order to more effectively serve their people, ICTE offers a variety of educational programs to fit the schedules active clergy.
Franciscan School of Theology @ USD - Continuing Education
Institute of Continuing Theological Education @ Pontifical North American College
Institute of Continuing Theological Education @ Pontifical North American College
Join us this summer for the Franciscan School of Theology’s Continuing Education program—an opportunity to engage deeply with Franciscan spirituality, theology, and history through affordable, high-quality instruction from world-renowned Franciscan scholars.
Our courses are open to the public and designed for anyone seeking intellectual en
Join us this summer for the Franciscan School of Theology’s Continuing Education program—an opportunity to engage deeply with Franciscan spirituality, theology, and history through affordable, high-quality instruction from world-renowned Franciscan scholars.
Our courses are open to the public and designed for anyone seeking intellectual enrichment and spiritual renewal. Whether you are a layperson, religious, clergy, or simply curious about the Franciscan tradition, all are welcome.
Priest Study Day
The Priest Study Day provides priest with an avenue to become more familiar with and ready to respond to issues and areas in which there is a need for further development. Topic covered range considerably. Each Study Day offers new opportunities for growth, which is why priests are highly recommended to participate. Past topics have included:
- Mental and behavioral health issues
- Moral theology
Next Study Day:
Successful Pastors Workshop
This workshop seeks to offer newly assigned pastors with the tools and information needed to better ease the transition into this new ministry and leadership position.
Next Workshops: August 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2024 - Diocesan Pastoral Center (DPC)
International Priests Workshop
This workshop introduces newly assigned priests coming from out of the area with knowledge of the procedures of the Diocese of San Bernardino. Furthermore, priests are offered tools and advice so they may better know how to minister to the diverse communities found in the diocese.
Next Workshop: October 14 - 18, 2024 - El Carmelo Retreat House