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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:
Next Study Day:
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)
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
Licentiate in Sacred Theology in the New Evangelization -STL
Online program through Sacred Heart Seminary - Detroit, Michigan.
While the Annual Priests' Convocation is a great opportunity for formation and fellowship, it is imperative to take advantage of several other events offered throughout the year by the Ministry of Continuing Formation of Priests.
The following are notable documents suggested for study.
Apostolic Exhortation: Pastores Dabo Vobis (pdf)
DownloadEncyclical of Pope Pius XI - Ad Catholici Sacerdotii (pdf)
DownloadPastoral Orientation on Human Trafficking (pdf)
DownloadApostolic Exhortation: Christus Vivit (pdf)
DownloadEncountering Christ in Harmony (pdf)
DownloadOpen Wide our Hearts (pdf)
DownloadApostolic Exhortation: Evangelii Gaudium (pdf)
DownloadLife & Ministry of Priests (pdf)
DownloadEncyclical of Pope Francis: Laudato Si (pdf)
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