Cardinal Piacenza's Address on Educating Formators

"The Churchs Educational Mission Itself Must Continually be Reinvigorated, Reinforced and Restarted "

July 06, 2012 | 1719 hits

Here is a translation of the address given on Tuesday by Cardinal Mauro Piacenza, Prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy. The seminar was given at thePontifical Athenaeum"Regina …

Cardinal Piacenza: Educational Crisis is Among the Priorities of Our Time

Prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy Delivers Address on Educating Formators

July 06, 2012 | 1948 hits

By Junno Arocho On Tuesday, Cardinal Mauro Piacenza, Prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy delivered a seminar on the formation of priests at the Pontifical Athenaeum "Regina …

New Nuncio for Switzerland

And Appointments Within the Curia

May 30, 2011 | 2257 hits

The apostolic nuncio of the Czech Republic will now be representing the Pope in Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein. Benedict XVI on Saturday appointed Archbishop Diego Causero, …

Prefect Promotes Adoration for Vocations, Holy Clergy

Says Every Diocese Needs Chapel Dedicated to These Intentions

March 17, 2011 | 2161 hits

The prefect of the Congregation for Clergy says the value of Eucharistic adoration cannot be overestimated, and he is recommending that every diocese have an adoration chapel or shrine …

Priests Called This Lent to "Become What We Are"

Clergy Congregation Prefect Urges Identity Conversion

March 09, 2011 | 3089 hits

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Cardinal Piacenza's Letter to Priests

"It Is in the Eucharist That the Priest Rediscovers His True Identity"

March 09, 2011 | 2883 hits

Here is the letter that Cardinal Mauro Piacenza, prefect of the Congregation for Clergy, sent this week to priests on the occasion of the beginning of Lent. * * * Esteemed Brothers, This time …

Clergy Congregation Stresses Missionary Renewal

Encourages Authentic Discipleship of Jesus

February 02, 2011 | 2426 hits

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Cardinal: Support Celibacy to Fight Secularization

Warns Against Betraying Youth by Low Standards

January 27, 2011 | 3322 hits

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Conclusion of Cardinal Piacenza's Address to Priestly Celibacy Congress

"Celibacy Is a Question of Evangelical Radicalism"

January 27, 2011 | 2667 hits

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Cardinal Piacenza's Address to Priestly Celibacy Congress

"The Teaching of the Pontiffs From Pius XI to Benedict XVI"

January 27, 2011 | 5551 hits

Here is the address Cardinal Mauro Piacenza, prefect of the Congregation for Clergy, delivered Monday to the Colloquium "Priestly Celibacy: Foundations, Joys and Challenges," which took place …

Clergy Congregation's Christmas Note to Priests and Deacons

"Jesus of Nazareth Repeats to His Disciples: Do Not Be Afraid"

December 25, 2010 | 3468 hits

Here is the message Cardinal Mauro Piacenza, prefect of the Congregation for Clergy, wrote to priests and deacons for Christmas. * * * Dear Priests and Deacons, At this time, when the Holy …

Clergy Congregation Prefect Writes to Priests

Urges Them to Take Time for Silence, Despite Busy Schedules

December 24, 2010 | 3689 hits

As priests in a particular way feel the busyness of the Christmas season, Cardinal Mauro Piacenza is encouraging them to also find time to pause in silence before the mystery of God's birth. …

Archbishop Piacenza: Formation for Priests Is a Key Priority

Interview With New Prefect of the Congregation for Clergy

October 07, 2010 | 3216 hits

For the new prefect of the Congregation for Clergy, the profound spiritual renewal of priests is indispensable for the new evangelization. Today, Benedict XVI appointed Archbishop Mauro …

Leaders Named for 2 Vatican Dicasteries

Head of Clergy Congregation Stresses Need for Education

October 07, 2010 | 3125 hits

Benedict XVI appointed Archbishop Mauro Piacenza, 66, secretary of the Congregation for Clergy, as prefect of the same dicastery. A Vatican communiqué reported today that the Pope also …