Priest Convocation
Further information regarding the convocation will be sent to priests directly by the Office of Clergy & Religious Services. Daily Mass and other service times may be changed at parishes and schools to accommodate this event. September 8, 2025 (p.m.) – September 11, 2025 Title: Pilgrims of Hope—Hope does not disappoint… let us be drawn […]
Webinar Series | The Art of Celebrating: Something More is Required | Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions (FDLC)
FDLC Free Webinar Series: The Art of Celebrating: Something More is Required every Wednesday at 1-2:15 p.m. for five weeks.
SAVE THE DATES! Priest Events in 2025
The Priest Convocation on September 8 – 11, 2025 is titled “Pilgrims of Hope—Hope does not disappoint… let us be drawn to this hope!” This year’s event will include an Ordination Anniversary and Retirement Celebration and Enthronement to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Catholic Leadership Institute Update
As part of a grant to the Catholic Leadership Institute for this initiative, personal coaching is available to all clergy. All priests and deacons are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity.
Lenten Regulations
The Season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
Priest Advent Day of Recollection
Priests planning to attend are asked to RSVP their dinner reservation by December 12, 2024 to the Office of Clergy and Religious Services.
Letters of Suitability Required – Request Now Online
Letters of suitability are to be sent from one bishop/superior to another. An electronic form is now available online for diocesan priests to request a letter of suitability from Bishop Bonnar.
New Ritual Book – Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery Outside of Mass
Deacons, Diocesan Pastoral Associates, and Lay Leaders of Prayer should familiarize themselves with the new “The Order of Distributing Holy Communion Outside of Mass” with implementation of the new service no later than December 1, 2024.
Priest Policy Handbook
Bishop Bonnar has promulgated the revised Priest Policy Handbook.
Presbyteral Council
Members serving on the Presbyteral Council.
