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NCDVD Publications
NCDVD has published five widely-used booklets on key aspects of vocation discernment, accompaniment, prayer, and the role of priests in vocations promotion.
PPF6 – Program for Priestly Formation, Sixth Edition
The new guidelines for priestly formation include signifanct changes in structure, language, and emphasis. Read the document, as well as a series of memos from the USCCB explaining the changes.
CARA Survey of Ordinands to the Priesthood
Every year, CARA produces a report commissioned by the US Bishop’s Secretariat of Clergy, Consecrated Life & Vocations. The report details characteristics and demographics of the class of ordinands to the priesthood.
USCCB Secretariat of Clergy, Consecrated Life & Vocations
The US Bishop’s official committee on vocations has many documents and resources of use to Vocation Directors
DiocesanPriest.com
NCDVD runs a website with resources for men to discern the priesthood, as well as an interactive map to find your local Vocation Director.
Vatican Documents Related To Priesthood & Seminary Formation
Find a compilation of important documents from the Holy See regarding priestly ministry and seminary formation.
Recommended Books
Hand-picked “short list” of the best books used by Vocation Directors in their ministry.