Adult Education: September 2009
By Lorene Hanley Duquin
Pope Benedict XVI declared June 2009 to June 2010 as The Year of the Priest. The theme for the priestly year is "Faithfulness of Christ, Faithfulness of Priests." Its purpose is to encourage what the Pope calls “the yearning for spiritual perfection” in priests.
But the Year of the Priest also gives lay people a special opportunity to learn more about priesthood, to recognize and honor priests, and to encourage priestly vocations.
Here are some simple ways that you can celebrate the Year of the Priest in your parish:
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