Year for Priests Resources

Pope Benedict XVI declared a “Year for Priests” beginning with the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Fri., June 19, 2009. Read the full text of the Holy Father's declaration here. The year will conclude in Rome with an international gathering of priests with the Holy Father on Sat., June 19, 2010 - click this link for the details of that celebration.

Learn more - visit the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops special web feature, Year for Priests. There you will find the Papal Announcement, events, prayers and more to celebrate and commemorate this year. Come back often as items will be added as this year unfolds.

Links

US Conference of Catholic Bishops http://www.usccb.org/yearforpriests/index.shtml

Diocese of Providence http://www.dioceseofprovidence.org/?id=319