Priesthood Sunday is a special day set aside to honor priesthood in the United States. This year, Priesthood Sunday will be celebrated on September 25, 2022.
This is a day set aside to reflect upon and affirm the role of the priesthood in the life of the Church. Every day, your parish priest works hard helping your parish community to grow and flourish – from the various ministries he oversees to all the Masses he celebrates and Sacraments he administers. On top of the spiritual aspects that need tending, the general business of running a parish – for instance, keeping all the buildings maintained – falls on the shoulders of your Pastor and his staff.
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The priest occupies many roles and fulfills many duties at the parish, but his identity is far greater than would appear on the surface.
Pope Francis outlined the 7 Pillars of Priesthood as:*
*https://www.catholicfaithstore.com/daily-bread/priesthood-sunday-the-second-fathers-day/
Some Ideas to Show Your Priest How Much He Means to You!
More suggestions for how to honor your priest and additional information on Priesthood Sunday can be found on the websites below:
Serra International: https://serraus.org/event/priesthood-sunday-2022/
Vocation Ministry: https://vocationministry.com/resources/documents/
National Catholic Committee on Scouting: https://www.nccs-bsa.org/index.php/priesthood-sunday
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