“The priesthood is the love of the heart of Jesus.” – St. John Vianney
Thank You to Our Priests!
They celebrate our joys, comfort us in sorrow, and provide steadfast spiritual support - we are grateful for your dedication and service!
This special fund provides for ongoing education, formation and events designed to support and nourish our priests spiritually, intellectually, and pastorally, including the following:
•Fraternal gatherings, including time for spiritual reflection. •Annual priest retreat •Offering scheduled opportunities for spiritual direction •Preaching & homily preparation workshops •Pastoral ministry workshops •Human trafficking awareness •Ongoing formation in regard to the Mass & Sacred Liturgy •Annual Chrism Day of Recollection, prayer and fraternity •Fraternal luncheon gatherings for the retired priests
Support the Ongoing Priestly Formation and Wellness Fund Today!
Your support of the Special Collection enables our priests to continue joyfully and faithfully
serving you and the Diocese of Stockton.
Your generosity makes a profound difference and helps to ensure that our priests are cared for and are well formed!
We are excited to share our video featuring Bishop Cotta, who explains the change in the upcoming August Special Collection to benefit our active priests through the Ongoing Priestly Formation and Wellness Fund on August 8 & 9! To view the video: click here To give online, visit stocktondiocese.org/donate-to-priestly-formation-wellness-fund