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HOUSTON (CNS)—Jesus' words to his "very troubled and confused disciples" before his passion and death offer guidance today at "a perilous and critical point in the life of the church," Archbishop John R. Quinn told participants in the National Federation of Priests' Councils convention April 13. Archbishop Recalls Jesus' Words to Troubled Disciples Wednesday, April 21, 2010

HOUSTON (CNS)—The U.S. priesthood and the Catholic Church itself will emerge from today's crises stronger than ever, according to a priest-psychologist. Trials Will Leave Priesthood, Church Stronger Friday, April 16, 2010

VATICAN CITY (CNS)—In a world where many people are confused about right and wrong and even about the meaning of life, priests are called to guide them to Christ, Pope Benedict XVI said. Priests Called to Lead People Out of Confusion, Pope Says Thursday, April 15, 2010

WASHINGTON (CNS)—In an inaugural lecture honoring the late religion sociologist Dean Hoge, Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas of Tucson, Ariz., vice president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, said Hoge's recommendations on bringing new vitality to the priesthood bear receiving close attention from the church's leaders. Talk Pays Tribute to Religion Sociologist Hoge Sunday, March 28, 2010

ROME (CNS)—To thank God for bringing him to the Catholic Church, an author spent seven years traveling around the world photographing and collecting art that shows Catholic priests celebrating the sacraments, preaching and sometimes facing danger. Book Celebrates Year for Priests Using Art From Around the World Saturday, March 27, 2010

VATICAN CITY (CNS)—As the Year for Priests moves into its final phase, a chorus of Vatican officials and experts has defended priestly celibacy and rejected the idea that celibacy has anything to do with sexual abuse by priests. Church Officials Defend Celibacy, Reject Link to Sex Abuse Tuesday, March 16, 2010

VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Exceptions to celibacy for priests in the Roman Catholic Church can be puzzling, including for young priests enthusiastic about their vocation. Speakers Say Celibacy Mirrors Jesus' Love for All Sunday, March 07, 2010

PHILADELPHIA (CNS)—Collect all 44 and pray for more. Take a Card, Then Pray for Future Priests, Catholics Urged Sunday, February 28, 2010

PALO ALTO, Calif. (CNS)—To watch Capuchin Father James Stump at work is to see a Christ-centered "ministry of presence" in action as a daily routine. Priest Brings Christ's Presence to Wounded Soldiers Friday, February 26, 2010

CHICAGO (CNS)—The Catholic Church Extension Society has awarded more than $3 million in grants to educate 509 seminarians from the most underfunded dioceses in the United States during the 2010 fiscal year. Extension Society Commits $3 Million to Seminarian Education Thursday, December 31, 2009

VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Without a daily diet of personal prayer, Catholic priests risk falling spiritually ill and endangering the well-being of the communities they serve, a top Vatican official said. Vatican Official Promotes Prayer During Year for Priests Sunday, December 13, 2009

VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Just a few hours before Pope Benedict XVI met with Irish bishops to discuss the clerical sex abuse crisis, the preacher of the papal household told him and other Vatican officials that as a matter of justice the church must publicly admit the weakness of some of its priests. Papal Preacher: Church Must Acknowledge Weakness of Some Priests Sunday, December 13, 2009

VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Priests are not called to judge others, but to bring God's saving grace, his love and compassion to the world, said the preacher of the papal household. Priests Are to Be Compassionate, Not Judgmental: Papal Preacher Saturday, December 05, 2009

PORTLAND, Ore. (CNS)—On a recent evening in Chicago, Leonardo Defilippis felt more edgy than usual. St. John Vianney Play Touring During Year for Priests Saturday, December 05, 2009

BALTIMORE (CNS)—Reflecting on what the church would be like without the sacrament of holy orders, Chicago Cardinal Francis E. George of Chicago, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, called on his fellow bishops to reflect on their relationships with their priests and help them grow in holiness and unite with them around Jesus. Cardinal Discusses Role of Priests, Need for Unity Within Church Tuesday, November 17, 2009

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