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A Series of Essays on the Ministerial Priesthood by the Catholic Bishops of the United States
This collection of 12 essays addresses themes including the priest in communio; acting in persona Christi; priestly fraternity; and the role of the priest as catechist and chief evangelist. Contributors include Most. Rev. Richard Hanifen, Most Rev. John M. D'Arcy, Most Rev. Daniel Buechlein, OSB, Most Rev. Robert Lynch, His Eminence Francis Cardinal George, OMI, Most Rev. Charles Chaput, OFMCap, His Eminence Roger Cardinal Mahony, Most Rev. Donald Wuerl, Most. Rev. Howard Hubbard, Most Rev. William Skylstad, Most Rev. Gerald Barnes, Most Rev. Blase Cupich, and Most Rev. Paul Loverde.
No. 5-367, 220 pp., $7.95
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A collection of all the documentation on the nonadmission of women to the priesthood, with pertinent commentaries and explanations. It includes the declaration Inter Insigniores published by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith on October 15, 1976; the apostolic letter Ordinatio Sacerdotalis, promulgated by John Paul II on May 22, 1994; and the Answer to Doubts on the doctrine of the apostolic letter, published by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith on October 28, 1995, with the approval of John Paul II. It explains the fundamental reasoning of the doctrine, specifies the papal text's authority and the adherence required of believers, and reviews the doctrine's main aspects, based on an analysis of current anthropological and cultural problems as well as ecumenical implications. Preface by Most Rev. Tarcisio Bertone. From the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and the U.S. bishops.
No. 5-163, 204 pp., $14.95
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Pope John Paul II's apostolic letter reaffirms the church's traditional teachings on ordination to the priesthood.
No. 845-2, 4 pp., 25/$10.00
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his pastoral response provides, in question/answer format, a context for understanding and accepting church teaching on this topic. Questions include:
(1) What is the Catholic Church's teaching on priestly ordination concerning women? (2) What does it mean to say that a teaching "belongs to the deposit of faith?" and (3) What are some of the Church's reasons for this teaching? From the U.S. bishops' Committee on Doctrine.
No. 5-301, 12 pp., 10/$15.00
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The Experience of Priesthood
Two different men, sharing the same faith. Two different styles of ministry, facing the same challenges. Answering God's Call brings viewers into the daily lives of two priests: Fr. Mitch Rozanski, pastor of two parishes in Baltimore, and Fr. Pat Smith, pastor of a church in rural Maryland. As we journey inside a church steeple and through parishioners' homes, we experience a different form of priesthood than the one more familiar from Sunday Mass. Produced by State of the Art, Inc., the documentary shows two devoted men bringing God's love to young and old with humor and sensitivity.
No. 5-169, 57 minutes, $19.95
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This brochure is an excellent resource for bishops and pastors to give to parishioners and other interested people. It provides an overview of the key points covered in the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. In their pledge to safeguard the health and well-being of children, the bishops outline the new services and administrative structures required of all dioceses and the oversight that will ensure compliance with the new regulations.
No. 5-507, 6-panel brochure, 25/$10.00
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"We, who have been given the responsibility of shepherding God's people, will, with God's help and in full collaboration with our people, continue to work to restore the bonds of trust that unite us. Words alone cannot accomplish this goal. It will begin with the actions we take here in our General Assembly and at home in our dioceses/eparchies."
—Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People
Promise to Protect, Pledge to Heal signals the bishops' pledge to resolve the unprecedented crisis of sexual abuse of children and young people by some deacons, priests, and bishops. It also is a call to those in diocesan and parish ministry who have responsibility for children and young people to support and collaborate with the ordained in protecting children and young people and promoting healing and reconciliation among victims and survivors. Promise to Protect, Pledge to Heal includes the complete text of Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, Essential Norms for Diocesan/Eparchial Policies Dealing with Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Priests and Deacons, and the Statement of Episcopal Commitment.
No. 5-540, 40 pp., $4.95
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Developed by the U.S. bishops, this publication provides a general plan to promote priestly identity, life, and ministry, and more specific plans for particular states in the life of a priest.
English: No. 5-383, 120 pp., $9.95
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Spanish: No. 5-845, 124 pp., $9.95
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Rooted in the documents of Vatican II, this edition offers the normative direction for all seminaries in the United States to meet the challenge of priestly formation in the third millennium. From the U.S. bishops' Committee on Priestly Formation, in collaboration with the Conference of Major Superiors of Men.
No. 595-X, 148 pp., $15.95
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Church documents pertaining to priestly formation. Volume I contains the new edition of the Ratio Fundamentalis Institutionis Sacerdotalis. Included in Volume II are a compendium of official Vatican documents, letters to the bishops of the United States, and the apostolic exhortation I Will Give You Shepherds. These are companion publications to the Program of Priestly Formation.
No. 619-0, two volumes/710 pp., $34.95
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Addresses the identity and circumstances of today's priests. Approved by Pope John Paul II, this text is ideal for personal or group study and for retreats and days of recollection. From the Congregation for the Clergy.
No. 791-X, 116 pp., $9.95
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A Reflection and Planning Guide for the Continuing Formation of Priests
Intended to consider the many dimensions of priestly life and ministry and the personal and ministerial qualities needed, to discern those areas of personal and ministerial life that require further development, and to determine what actions might assist that development. The publication may be used by individual priests, by priests meeting in groups, and by bishops and their presbyteral councils or religious superiors and their councils. Inspired by and based on Pope John Paul II's apostolic exhortation I Will Give You Shepherds (Pastores Dabo Vobis). From the U.S. bishops.
No. 5-029, 32 pp., $3.95
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Pastoral Plan of the Third Continental Congress on Vocations to Ordained Ministry and Consecrated Life in North America
Priests, deacons, vocation directors, educators, parents, campus ministers, school chaplains, and leaders of youth and young adult ministry who want to create a ‘vocation culture’ in their local communities will want to unpack the many insights and reflections in this synthesis of the work of the Third Continental Congress on Vocations. This resource is a practical action guide in two parts. The first part provides thoughtful, foundational material based on the experience and insights of the Congress delegates. The second part consists of a model for meetings at the local level. It includes an agenda, focus questions, and an action plan with a worksheet. From the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
No. 477-2, 136 pp., $14.95
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