June 19, 2009  ~  June 19, 2010

As declared by Pope Benedict XVI

The Year of the Priest, 

began on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus,

to encourage "spiritual perfection"

among priests, as well as a time to support

and thank priests for their service to the Church.

A new website for the congregation

has been unveiled  

www.annussacerdotalis.org.

A Prayer for Our Priests

Almighty God, in Your Love

You bless Your Church with priests.

a sign of Your faithfulness to Your people.

May our prayerful encouragement,

during this year and years to come,

help them remain faithful to the calling

they have received from You.

As they tend Your flock,

grant them a caring heart.

In them, may we know the voice of Christ,

our Good Shepherd, who lives and reigns

with You and the Holy Spirit,

one God forever and ever.  Amen.