USCCB website offers information about Year for Priests
The United States Conference of Catholic of Bishops has created a website that offers resources to aid a parish’s celebration of the Year for Priests.
Pope Benedict XVI declared a Year for Priests beginning June 19, 2009.
The website includes the address of Pope Benedict XV announcing the Year for Priests in English and Spanish; specially commissioned prayers for priests and the laity, including the rosary; announcement of the plenary indulgence in conjunction with the celebration; monthly articles written by renowned women of faith about priests; promotional materials; and information regarding events for priests.
A retreat on the national level for priests in the U.S. will be held at a date and location to be determined.
The year will conclude in Rome with an international gathering of priests with Pope Benedict on June 19, 2010.
The Year for Priests website is http://www.usccb.org/yearforpriests/.
Click here for The Catholic Spirit article,
"Diocese organizes activities to celebrate Year For Priests." (PDF)
USCCB Prayer for Priests >> in English and Spanish (PDF).
Diocesan Prayer for Priests >> in English and Spanish.
Upcoming Events
The diocese will begin its observance of the Year for Priests with an evening prayer service led by Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski at St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral, Metuchen, Monday, September 14 at 7:30 p.m..
Representatives from each of the 108 parishes in the diocese will be invited to the prayer service.
During the prayer service, Bishop Bootkoski will present icons of St. John Vianney to the priests of the diocese. Each pastor will receive an additional icon for placement in the church or parish center to give the faithful a sense of the Year for Priests
Other Prayer Services
Monday, October 5th, 7:00 p.m. - St. John Neumann Church, Califon
Monday, November 23rd, 7:00 p.m. - Our Lady of Mount Virgin Church, Middlesex
Monday, November 30th, 7:00 p.m. - Immaculate Conception Church, Somerville
Wednesday, December 9th, 7:00 p.m. - St. John the Baptist Church, New Brunswick
Tuesday, January 5th, 7:00 p.m. - Our Lady of Victories Church, Sayreville
Tuesday, February 2nd, 7:00 p.m.- St. Mary Church, Stony Hill
Tuesday, February 9th, 7:00 p.m. - St Cecelia Church, Iselin
Tuesday, March 2nd, 7:30 p.m. - St. Mary Church, Perth Amboy
Monday, March 15th, 7:00 p.m. - St. Augustine of Canterbury Church, Kendall Park
Wednesday, April 14th, 7:30 p.m. - St. Joseph Church, Washington
Monday, June 7th, 6:30 p.m. - St. John Vianney Church, Colonia
For more information
Please contact the Vocations Office at (732) 562-1990 x2457 or send an email to vocations@diometuchen.org.