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An online community of practice for priests to share ideas, reflect on ministry , and offer support and encourage

An online community of practice for priests to share ideas, reflect on ministry , and offer support and encouragement in a secure setting. A Community of Practice Discussion initiated by priests, for priests Regular dialogue Common interests and concerns.

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An online community of practice for priests to share ideas, reflect on ministry , and offer support and encourage

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  1. An online community of practice for priests to share ideas, reflect on ministry, and offer support and encouragement in a secure setting.

  2. A Community of Practice • Discussion initiated by priests, for priests • Regular dialogue • Common interests and concerns

  3. Discussion BY Priests • Priest-generated discussion • Forum Leaders • Initiate Dialogue • Moderate Discussion

  4. Discussion FOR Priests • Secure • Practical • “He who attempts to act and dothingsfor others…without deepening his own…capacity to love will not have anything to give to others.” -Thomas Merton

  5. Forums and Forum Leaders • Priestly Spirituality – Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. • Bringing the Sacraments to Life – Fr. Paul Holmes • Pastoral Planning – Fr. Jim Deiters • Best Practices in Church Management - Fr. Frank • The Vestibule – (Feel free to post anything here that is not covered by the other forums)

  6. What Priests Have to Say: • “It’s very hard to get pastors together with our busy schedules, especially to discuss issues of pastoral concern in a peer-to-peer manner. This Web site can serve as a way to get pastors to communicate and interact with one another.” • “We need all the help we can get!”

  7. CatholicPastor.org Affiliates • National Leadership Roundtable • on Church Management • Catholic Extension • National Institute for the Renewal of the Priesthood • Vatican II Institute • National Federation of Priests' Councils

  8. Questions? • Frank Donio, S.A.C. • frank.donio@catholicpastor.org

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