International Meeting: "The Ministry and Formation of Deacons Today"
International Meeting: "The Ministry and Formation of Deacons Today"

International Meeting: "The Ministry and Formation of Deacons Today"

11-13 February 2027
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Canonical Administrative Practice Course
Canonical Administrative Practice Course

Canonical Administrative Practice Course

From October 2026 to May 2027
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Pastoral Practice Course
Pastoral Practice Course

Pastoral Practice Course

From October 2026 to May 2027
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Apostolic Letter a Fidelity That Generates The Future Of The Holy Father Leo XIV <br> On The Sixtieth Anniversary Of The Conciliar Decrees Optatam Totius And Presbyterorum Ordinis
Apostolic Letter a Fidelity That Generates The Future Of The Holy Father Leo XIV <br> On The Sixtieth Anniversary Of The Conciliar Decrees Optatam Totius And Presbyterorum Ordinis

Apostolic Letter a Fidelity That Generates The Future Of The Holy Father Leo XIV
On The Sixtieth Anniversary Of The Conciliar Decrees Optatam Totius And Presbyterorum Ordinis

22.12.2025
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Updates from the Vatican and the World on news and initiatives of the Dicastery for the Clergy at the service of Priests, Deacons and Seminarians

11 September 2026

International Meeting: "The Ministry and Formation of ...

The International Meeting "The Ministry and Formation of Deacons Today," promoted by the Dicastery for the Clergy, will take place from 11 to 13 February 2027 in the New Synod ...

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04 August 2026

Memorial of Saint John Mary Vianney

On the liturgical memorial of Saint John Mary Vianney, the Dicastery for the Clergy gives thanks to the Lord for the gift of all priests, who are called each day to be living signs of Christ’s mercy, ...

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14 April 2026

Prayer Vigil for Vocations

Vigil of Prayer for Vocations “The Interior Discovery of God’s Gift” Rome, Papal Basilica of St. John Lateran Friday, April 24, 2026, 7:30 pm The Church in Rome is preparing to experience an ...

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03 April 2026

Cardinal You Heung-sik calls all priests 'friends of the ...

"Thank you for your daily fidelity, often silent and hidden. Thank you for your 'yes,' renewed each day, even amid hardships, loneliness, and misunderstandings. Thank you because, through ...

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Dicastery for the Clergy

The Dicastery for the Clergy deals with everything that relates to the presbyters and deacons of the diocesan clergy concerning their persons, their pastoral ministry and what is necessary for its fruitful exercise. In such matters it offers the bishops appropriate help.

 

The Dicastery manifests and implements the solicitude of the Apostolic See with regard to the formation of candidates for Holy Orders.

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I ask you with the heart of a father and a shepherd: let us all strive to be credible and exemplary priests!

Pope Leo XIV

Formation

Training courses for Priests, Priests and Deacons.

Formation 01 October 2026

Canonical Administrative Practice Course

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Events 26 June 2025

Joyful Priests International Meeting with Pope Leo XIV

«I have called you friends» (John 15:15) International Meeting with Pope Leo XIV for all those involved in vocational ministry and seminary formation on the occasion of the Jubilee of Seminarians ...

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22 February 2025

International Meeting Deacons in a Synodal and Missionary ...

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Formation 01 October 2024

Pastoral Practice Course

  “We want to say to the world, with humility and joy: look to Christ! Draw near to Him! Welcome His Word that enlightens and consoles! Listen to His proposal of love to become His one and only ...

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06 February 2024

An International Conference For The Ongoing Formation Of ...

“Fan into a fl ame the gift of God that you possess" (2Tim 1,6)   The beauty of being disciples today: a singular, integral, communitarian, and missionary formation (cfr. RFIS, Intr. ...

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Formation 10 November 2022

COURSE FOR RECTORS AND SEMINARY TRAINERS FROM LATIN AMERICA

   

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And to young people, I say: “Do not be afraid! Accept the invitation of the Church and of Christ the Lord!”

Pope Leo XIV

Events

All updates on events from the Dicastery for the Clergy.

11
Feb
2027

International Meeting: "The Ministry and Formation of ...

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12
Jun
2026

World Day for the Sanctification of Priests

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26
Apr
2026

Message for the 63rd World Day of Prayer for Vocations 2026

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24
Apr
2026

Prayer Vigil for Vocations 2026

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17
Oct
2025

The Formation of Deacons in a Synodal and Missionary Church

The Pia Society of Saint Gaetano and the Diocese of Vicenza in collaboration with the Dicastery for the Clergy of the Holy See invite you to the 10th edition of the THEOLOGICAL DAYS ON THE DIACONATE 2025 on the theme:     Participants: Fr. Rolando Duris, Superior General of the Pia Society of Saint Gaetano H.E. Mons. Giuliano Brugnotto, ...

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12
Oct
2025

Retraite Sacerdotale Nationale à Ars avec le Cardinal ...

Prêtres saints pour un Peuple saint ! « Joyeux dans l’espérance, patients dans la détresse, persévérants dans la prière » Rm 12, 12 Retraite Sacerdotale Nationale prêchée par le Cardinal Jean-Marc AVELINE, archevêque de Marseille. Retraite en silence pour les prêtres de France, auprès de leur saint patron. Hébergement en maisons religieuses ou chez ...

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Let yourselves be drawn once again by the Master’s call, to feel and live the love of the first hour — the love that moved you to make bold choices and courageous sacrifices.

Pope Leo XIV

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