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August 2021


Neither the priest who consecrates nor the deacon who serves at the altar is a worthy minister of Christ, who willingly humbles Himself in love for His people. Celebration of the Eucharist and continuing devotion offer clergy an opportunity to participate in the humble nature of our Lord.

Rev. David Songy, O.F.M.Cap., S.T.D., Psy.D., explores the connection between sacramental identity of priests and deacons and its practical expression in the celebration of the Eucharist and devotion to the Blessed Sacrament.

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August 2021


Neither the priest who consecrates nor the deacon who serves at the altar is a worthy minister of Christ, who willingly humbles Himself in love for His people. Celebration of the Eucharist and continuing devotion offer clergy an opportunity to participate in the humble nature of our Lord.

Rev. David Songy, O.F.M.Cap., S.T.D., Psy.D., explores the connection between sacramental identity of priests and deacons and its practical expression in the celebration of the Eucharist and devotion to the Blessed Sacrament.

Links to Resources

Use the links below to access helpful resources and websites.

Year of the Eucharist

Use these helpful links to prepare for the diocesan Year of the Eucharist 2021-2022

NFPC.org

The National Federation of Priests’ Councils serves the communion, brotherhood and solidarity of bishops, presbyterates and priests

NOCERCC.org

The National Organization for Continuing Education of Roman Catholic Clergy… committed to the Church’s mission to promote and support ongoing formation for priests and presbyterates

PriestlyFormation.org

. . . every priest should always feel that he is a disciple on a journey, constantly needing an integrated formation, understood as a continuous configuration to Christ” (Ratio Fundamentalis, 3)

Touchstones for Preaching

Resources to support priests, deacons and lay preachers in developing their preaching skills

Priestly Life and Ministry

Provides leadership regarding priestly life and ministry and responds to the needs and concerns of priests

Resources for Presbyteral Unity

A link to some presbyterate resources from the Institute for Priests and Presbyterates based out of St. Meinrad Seminary.

SLIConnect.org

SLIconnect offers resources for Catholic clergy, religious and lay leadership designed by experts in psychological and spiritual health.

Church Documents of the Diaconate

A variety of resources for and about the diaconate

Ministering to Difficult Personalities

A free resource that offers tools for ministering to people with difficult personalities.