By a happy coincidence, the University of the Holy Cross erected the Center for Priestly Formation during the Year of the Priest announced by the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI. It was created in response to the request for strong initiatives that offer prieslty formation at various levels.
Designed for priests, deacons, and candidates to Holy Orders who are interested in entering more deeply into the meaning of the priesthood, the CFS seeks to offer formative support that is capable of confronting the challenges and demands of contemporary society.
The Center for Priestly Formation is characterized by multicultural openness, an interdisciplinary approach, and particular attention to the problems of contemporary society. The formation also has a practical orientation to accompany the scientific method typical of university studies.
Premessa per una fruttuosa partecipazione alla Celebrazione Eucaristica
Roma, febbraio-maggio 2013
In questa sua seconda edizione, il corso si rivolge a tutti i sacerdoti interessati ad approfondire l’ars celebrandi, via principale con la quale si favorisce la partecipazione del Popolo di Dio alla celebrazione eucaristica...
Rome, october - dicember 2012
There is a close connection between holiness and the Sacrament of Reconciliation, witnessed by all the saints of history (…). In confession, through the freely bestowed action of divine Mercy, repentant sinners are justified, pardoned and sanctified and abandon their former selves to be reclothed in the new (…).
23 febbraio - 26 aprile 2012
La retorica classica e la comunicazione moderna al servizio della predicazione
