The changes had as their goal the better implementation of the objectives set forth in the third edition of the Program of Priestly Formation.

Consultant on Moral Theology for the Committee on Priestly Formation for the National Catholic Bishops Conference, 1965-2000.

From September 2005 to June 2006, the Archbishop served in the additional role of the Vatican's coordinator for the Papal Visitation of Seminaries and Houses of Priestly Formation.

Father Reker, executive director of the conference's Office of Vocations and Priestly Formation, recently conducted two nationwide surveys, among parish pastors and among priests ordained within the last 15 years.

Pavlo entered the St. Sophia Seminary for Priestly Formation and began his master's studies at Catholic Theological Union in Hyde Park.

Hickey served as Chairman of Priestly Formation within the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops from 1968 to 1969.

It is guided by the norms of the Sacred Congregation for Catholic Education and the Episcopal Commission on Seminaries for Priestly Formation.

As a general rule, education is extensive and lasts at least five or six years, depending on the national Programme of Priestly Formation.

In accordance with the Program of Priestly Formation, St. Vincent de Paul seeks to cultivate and form men according to the four pillars of formation: human, spiritual, academic, and pastoral.

In 2004, he was named Secretary for Priestly Formation in the diocesan chancery.