Suggested International Action to Respond to Priest Shortage and Preserve Catholicism's Eucharistic Heritage:
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Write, fax or email Catholic Cardinals in your
Country. Addresses, telephone and fax numbers are available at:
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Request that the issue of availability of the Eucharist and the sacraments be the top priority into the next conclave.
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Ask the cardinals to encourage Vatican officials and the Pope to open ordination to all the baptized so that the Eucharist and sacraments will continue to be available at least weekly. As a first step, request the return to active ministry of priests who have left to marry.
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Send a copy of your letter to your local bishops and
to the FutureChurch office:
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Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper and diocesan paper.
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Request the Future of Priestly Ministry Parish Dialogue Supplement. This resource contains world-wide statistics on the priest shortage, a study guide geared for adult Catholics, a prayer service for the feast of Corpus Christi and other education and advocacy resources. Use this tool to educate, pray and advocate in your parish, small faith community and diocese. |
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