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Decree on Priestly Training

The bishops working at Vatican II for the renewal of the whole Church fully realized that such a renewal depends, in large part, on the ministry of priests animated by the spirit of Christ. Beginning with Jesus' words as he sent his apostles to carry his mission to the world and continuing through our history, the progress of the People of God has always depended on priests this way. Therefore, in this document the bishops articulate certain principles to provide guidance in the training of priests.

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Bill Huebsch

Bill Huebsch is an author, theologian, former director of religious education, and long-time Catholic publishing professional. He is also a husband, a widely-published and award-winning author, a gardener, a university professor, and a pretty qualified corkscrew operator. He has been a farmer, a marketing director, arts administrator, director of religious education, and diocesan administrator. Bill has published nearly thirty books as well as numerous articles, booklets, and screenplays.

Bill is the founder of the online Pastoral Center and past president of Twenty-Third Publications. Bill writes and teaches extensively on the catechetical mission of the Church and on the importance of continuing to implement the vision of the Second Vatican Council.