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AIDS
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 Clergy and Religious and the AIDS Pandemic
This updated issue by Rev. Jon Fuller, SJ, MD was presented to National Catholic AIDS Network Leadership Round Table held in June 2000 in Chicago, IL. An address by Rev. Robert Vitillo to the priests’ convocation in the Diocese of Venice titled The Pandemic of HIV/AIDS: A Challenge to our Priestly Ministry and Pastoral Practice, introduces thearticle.
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Church Management
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 Standards for Excellence® An Ethics and Accountability Code for Catholic Dioceses
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Available after May 15
36 pages
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Published by the National Leadership Roundtable on Church Management, the Standards for Excellence are intended to describe how the most well managed and responsibly governed dioceses operate. They provide benchmarks related to temporal affairs to determine how well a diocese is fulfilling its obligations to those who benefit from its ministry programs, to contributors, and the public both inside and outside the Church.
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 Standards for Excellence® An Ethics and Accountability Code for Catholic Parishes
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Available after May 15
36 pages
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Published by the National Leadership Roundtable on Church Management, the Standards for Excellence are intended to describe how the most well managed and responsibly governed parishes operate. They provide benchmarks related to temporal affairs to determine how well a parish is fulfilling its obligations to those who benefit from its ministry programs, to contributors, and the public both inside and outside the Church.
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Compensation
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 The Laborer Is Worthy of His Hire - 2008 Edition
By William P. Daly, Surveys Director for the National Association of Church Personnel Administrators (NACPA). Gives a profile of priests' compensation statistics including retirement benefits based on figures c
ollected in the fall & winter 2007-2008. Includes essays on tax issues and models of diocesan compensation plans. In addition the publication contains commentaries on the history and theology of priests' compensation, trends in priests' compensation, and tax implications for priests by Dr. Wayne Lenell
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Council Development
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 Priests in Council: Making Presbyteral Council Meetings More Effective
A 24-minute recording, narrated by former NFPC president Fr. Nick Rice, is available in VHS and DVD format that offers guidelines on how presbyteral councils can be more effective by discussing attributes and principles of successful councils. Interviews with Cardinal Francis George, OMI, Archbishop Thomas Kelly, OP and Bishop Matthew Clark are included.
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(includes one copy of Unity Among Us)
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 Unity Among Us: Guidelines for Founding and Enhancing Presbyteral Councils
Revision of the NFPC document, Essential Elements of Presbyteral Councils.
Outlines the principles necessary for Presbyteral Councils to function well.
Companion to new NFPC recording, Priests in Council.
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Unity Among Us Supplements [in MS Word format]:
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 Intentional Presbyterates: Claiming Our Sense of Purpose as Diocesan Priests -
Father Knott writes that the newly ordained are often not prepared during their seminary training on how to be members of a diocesan presbyterate. "It seems to be taken for granted that the newly ordained will pick that up by osmosis or that individual dioceses will tend to that matter," he states. A few chapter topics include: What is a Presbyterate? Why Do We Need Intentional Presbyterates? and A Sample Presbyteral Assembly. A helpful book for all diocesan priests. (2003, Sophronismos Press).
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 Intentional Presbyterates: The Workbook -
A companion to Intentional Presbyterates: Claiming Our Common Sense of Purpose as Diocesan Priests. The spiral-bound soft cover publication contains all the resources to plan a presbyteral assembly or priest retreat on the theme of presbyteral unity. In addition the workbook includes schedules, talks, recommendations for prayer services and other valuable resources to help planners of presbyteral gatherings around the theme of unity. (2007, Sophronismos Press).
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Diocesan & Religious Priests
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 Diocesan & Religious Priests Together in Ministry
The proceedings of the March 1996 colloquium entitled “The Charism of the Priesthood” includes presentations by the Revs. Gerald Brown, Donald Cozzens, John Linnan and Paul Philibert, with summary and discussion recommendations for the local presbyterate.
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 Emerging Patterns of Priestly Service
The March 1997 proceedings of the second colloquium on “The Charism of the Priesthood” features presentations by Most Rev. George Niederauer, Ms. Patricia Hughes Baumer, Mr. John Reid, Rev. J. Wm. Morell, OMI, Rev. James Bacik, Deacon John Pistone and Sr. Lea Woll,SLW; includes process guidelines and summary recommendations.
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Fewer Priests
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 Reflections on the Study of the Pastoral Impact of Fewer Priests on the Pastoral Ministry
Touchstone Reprint/Fall 2000
Features a summary of the research report by Rev. Lawrence Dowling (Chicago) and a series of priests’ responses to that data.The lead article by William Huebsch provides a layman’s perspective on the discussion.
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Intimacy & Relationships
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 Reflections on the Topic of Intimacy & Relationships in the Priesthood -
Touchstone Reprint/Winter 2001
The newsletter’s thematic focus was inspired by a conversation hosted by the NFPC’s executive leadership on The Changing Face of the Priesthood by Rev. Donald Cozzens. The featured articles address the topics of “Male Intimacy & Relationships,” “Generativity,” “Support Groups,” and “Cross-Cultural Pastoral Intimacy.” A research article by Dr. Dean R. Hoge examines “Priests in the First Five Years.”
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Lay Ministry
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 Lay Parish Ministers: A Study of Emerging Leadership
by David DeLambo
The third in a series of studies commissioned by the USCCB to determine how parishes are continuing to provide quality worship, education, and ministry in a time of changing leadership. (2005).
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Morale / Motivation
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 What Issues Affect Morale in the Priesthood?
Rev. James A. Hamel.
The results of a 1999 survey done for a graduate program. The focus was issues of morale and motivation in the priesthood.
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 Caring for the Pastoral Leader & Ministry in a Time of Scarcity: A Wellness Concern
James Zullo, FSC, Ph.D.
The 2001 edition of a paper addressing the need for priests to develop intimacy to foster a sound spirituality. Guidelines for discussion included.
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Parish Leadership
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 Shaping Catholic Parishes: Pastoral Leaders in the 21st Century
edited by Carole Ganim
This the first in a series of five books to be published from the Emerging Models of Pastoral Leadership Project. This volume gives an overview of the entire Emerging Models enterprise. The stories that told are organized according to these marks of excellence: collaborative, ethical, pastoral, prophetic, and welcoming. Each individual’s story is rich and complex and cannot be reduced to a single characteristic. Published by Loyola Press
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 Pastoring Multiple Parishes: An Emerging Model of Pastoral Leadership
– Mark Mogilka and Kate Wiskus
Offers the results of extensive research conducted for the Emerging Models of Pastoral Leadership Project on what works and doesn't when parishes share a pastor, offering practical advice to help Catholics see this growing trend as a wonderful opportunity for future stability and growth of the faith. Published by Loyola Press
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 Parish Life Coordinators: Profile of an Emerging Ministry
– Kathy Hendricks
Drawing on information gathered from focus groups of bishops and surveys of all identified PLCs in the US conducted by the Emerging Models Project. It explains how the PLC model works, shares best practices from parishes using the model, and offers practical implementation ideas that will help parishes without a priest successfully serve the ever-increasing needs of their people. Published by Loyola Press
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Periodicals
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 Touchstone
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Available online beginning spring 2009
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Official newsletter of the NFPC . Provides a wide variety of articles on issues related too priest. Click here to send us your e-mail address.
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 NFPC This Week – Offers current information on activities of the NFPC as well as presbyteral councils around the country.
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Personal Development
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 Priesthood in the Middle Years
A report on a 1998 series of consultations hosted by the NFPC on the issues and concerns of priests in the middle years of life (45-60 years of age). The document features a summary of remarks by Evelyn and James Whitehead and James Zullo,FSC, and the recommendations generated by the participants. Process guide lines are included for personal and group reflection.
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 Priesthood 2000: Developmental & Human Resource Perspectives
The March 1999 proceedings of the first in a series of three colloquia on the Spiritual Renewal of the American Priesthood incorporates major presentations by James D. Davidson,Ph.D., Canice Connors, OFM Conv., Ph.D., Jane F. Becker, OSB, Ph.D., and Rev. Robert Schwartz, STD defining sociological and psychological themes relative to American priesthood. Includes a summary of the process and annotated bibliography.
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Priest Formation
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 Reflections on the Basic Plan for the Ongoing Formation of Priests
Touchstone Reprint/Fall 2001
Features brief articles on the Basic Plan of the Ongoing Formation of Priests: “Presbyteral Unity,” Very Rev. FrederickAnnie; “The gift of Priesthood,” Most Rev. John Gaydos; “Ongoing Formation & Formation Directors,” Rev. Mark Hession; “Ongoing Formation of a Young Priest,” Rev. David Toups; “The Basic Plan & Priest Personnel Director,” Rev. Joseph Geders, CM; and “Foreign Born Priests & Ongoing Formation,” Rev. Kenneth McGuire, CSP.
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 From Seminarian to Diocesan Priest: Managing a Successful Transition -
Father Knott provides helpful insights on this delicate transition. The book's Introduction gives some hints as to what readers can expect. The path to priesthood is a hero's journey," he writes, "a quest." "This book is written," he notes, "to encourage today's heroes, the newly ordained who are setting about on a quest of diocesan priesthood in today's contentious Church." Each chapter in 102-page book begins with a scriptural verse and ends with a list of "Discussion Starters." (2005, Sophronismos Press).
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 The Spiritual Leadership of a Parish Priest: On Being Good and Good at It –
Is must reading for all priests, priests-to-be, and especially pastors and parochial vicars. In the chapter on Spiritual Leadership (the third listed), Father Knott writes, "If you thought this book was about how to run a parish, about parish management techniques, you were wrong. Spiritual leadership is not the same as parish management, the focus of most books on the practice of ministry in recent years." He goes on to note, "Spiritual leadership operates on the emotional and spiritual resources of the organization, on its values, commitments and aspirations." (2007, Sophronismos Press).
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Priests' Studies
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 International Priests in America: Challenges and Opportunities
Dr. Dean R. Hoge and Father Aniedi Okure, OP
A study of the growing phenomenon of priests from other countries ministering in the US. Discusses the reasons for this trend, related issues and selected orientation programs around the country. (2006)
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 Evolving Visions of the Priesthood: Changes from Vatican II to the Turn of the New Century
Dr. Dean R. Hoge and Jacqueline Wenger
NFPC commissioned book based on a longitudinal study of attitudes of priests begun in 1970 by the National Opinion Research Center. The book provides updated information on changes in priests’ attitudes toward ecclesiology, the needs of priests, and other important issues since the end of Vatican Council II in 1965. (2003)
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 The First Five Years of the Priesthood: A Study of Newly Ordained Catholic Priests
Dr. Dean R. Hoge
A 2002 collaborative work by the NFPC and Catholic University of America’s Life Cycle Institute which explores the experience of early priesthood and is based on a pilot study of two groups—recently ordained priests (1992 and after) in active service and those who have already resigned. (2002)
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Retirement
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 The Unique Retirement Status of Priests
A pamphlet developed by Wayne LeNell, author of Income Taxes for Priests Only. Reflections on the retirement compensation policies for priests. (1996)
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Spirituality
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 Stewards of God's Mysteries: Priestly Spirituality in A Changing Church
Rev. Paul J. Philibert, OP.
A collaborative effort of the NFPC launched in 1998. This study of priestly spirituality was inspired to commemorate the Thirtieth anniversary of the NCCB document, Spiritual Renewal of the American Priesthood. A committee composed of Father Melvin C. Blanchette, SS, Father Daniel E. Danielson, and Father Paul J. Philibert, OP produced the study. (2004)
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Tax Issues
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 Income Taxes for Priests Only – Tax Year 2008
By Wayne Lenell. C.P.A., PhD., Director for Department of Financial and Administrative Services for the Diocese of Rockford, Illinois.
The annual tax guide written for diocesan priests contains updated information for tax year 2008.
What’s New for 2008?
- The "Zero Percent" Tax Bracket for Dividends and capital gains begins in 2008.
- Priests may still qualify for the $600 Federal tax rebate
- Explains what happed to State sales tax, college tuition, and teachers. classroom supplies deductions that were scheduled to expire in 2007.
- A special real estate tax deduction for priests who own their own homes.
- A special 15-year "interest free loan" for priests who purchase a hoem by June 30, 2009.
- Will include last minute "election year" tax code changes.
The 2008 edition will also contain:
- Sample tax returns based on national averages.
- The proper IRS reporting methods for both priests and their parishes.
- Retirement and tax planning suggestions.
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 Tax Considerations for Newly Ordained Priests
Wayne Martin Lenell, CPA, Ph.D.
Offers practical advice for newly ordained priests on the payment of income and Social Security taxes. Explains applicable tax deductions and the formulas used to calculate amounts due. (2005)
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Theology
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 The Theologies of Karl Rahner and Hans Urs von Balthasar
A dialog with Rev. James Bacik and Rev. Robert Barron about the theological styles and models of priestly ministry inherent in the work of these two great 20th century theologians. The dialog is moderated by Rev. Peter Feldmeier, a priest of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. (2000)
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"Year for Priests" Poster
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Iconographer Marek Czarnecki of Serphapic Restorations – www.seraphicrestorations.com, Meriden, Connecticut has graciously given the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops the rights to use the icon of Christ the High Priest during the Year for Priests. The NFPC is grateful for permission from the USCCB and Mr. Czarnecki to make this poster of the icon available for framing. For more information about the icon, access www.usccb.org/yearforpriests/icon.shtml
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Caring for the Pastoral Leader & Ministry in a Time of Scarcity @ $3.00
Clergy and Religious and the AIDS Pandemic @ $5.00
Diocesan & Religious Priests Together in Ministry @ $6.00
Emerging Patterns of Priestly Service @ $6.00
Evolving Vision of the Priesthood @ $17.00
The First Five Years of the Priesthood @ $17.00
From Seminarian to Diocesan Priest: Managing a Successful Transition @ $10.00
Intentional Presbyterates: Claiming Our Common Sense of Purpose as Diocesan Priests @ $10.00
Intentional Presbyterates: The Workbook @ $39.95
Income Taxes for Priests Only (2008 Edition) @ $28.00
The Laborer is Worthy of His Hire (2008 edition) @ $30.00
Lay Parish Ministers: A Study of Emerging Leadership @ $19.95
Parish Life Coordinators: Profile of an Emerging Ministry @ $11.95
Pastoring Multiple Parishes: An Emerging Model of Pastoral Leadership @ $11.95
Priesthood in the Middle Years @ $5.00
Priesthood 2000: Development & Human Resource Perspective @ $7.00
Priests in Council @ $25.00
Shaping Catholic Parishes@ $11.95
The Spiritual Leadership of a Parish Priest: On Being Good and Good at It @ $15.95
Standards for Excellence® An Ethics and Accountability Code for Catholic Dioceses @ $5.00
Standards for Excellence® An Ethics and Accountability Code for Catholic Parishes @ $5.00
Stewards of God's Mysteries @ $9.95
Tax Considerations for Newly Ordained Priests @ $2.00
The Theologies of Karl Rahner and Hans Urs von Balthasar @ $3.00
Touchstone Reprints
- Reflections on the Study of the Impact of Fewer Priests on the Pastoral Ministry -- (USCCB 2000) -- Touchstone / Fall 2000 @ $1.00 each
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- Reflections on Intimacy & Relationships in the Priesthood -- Touchstone / Winter 2001 @ $1.00 each
The Unique Retirement Status of Priests @ $2.00
Unity Among Us @ $3.00
Year for Priests Poster @ $15.00
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