Priests for Life receives a constant stream of letters from bishops across the nation thanking us for the service we provide to the priests and laity of their dioceses. Bishops regularly invite us to join them for clergy seminars, pro-life masses, and other events.

No. Priests for Life is funded by the generous and regular contributions of individual laity and priests across the country. Priests for Life is a 501 (c) 3 organization and therefore donations are tax-deductible and are made out to "Priests for Life." We raise our money mostly through direct-mail fundraising.

No, because priests are not just for priests. Priests are called to serve, nourish, and stir into flame the gifts of the whole Church for the building of the Kingdom of God. The great task of transforming society into a Culture of Life, starting in the family and extending into the realm of business, media, politics, and every other arena, belongs to the laity by virtue of their baptism and confirmation.

a. unite, encourage, and provide ongoing training to priests and deacons who give a special emphasis to the "life issues", especially abortion and euthanasia, in their ministries; b. instill a sense of urgency in all clergy to teach about these issues and to mobilize their people to help stop abortion and euthanasia;

Priests for Life actually started in San Francisco by a number of priests who wanted to activate and encourage their brother priests in the pro-life cause. Fr. Lee Kaylor was the first President of the organization. He came to know Fr. Frank Pavone and Fr. Jim Heyd, and eventually asked them to serve in leadership capacities. It was in 1993 that Fr. Frank Pavone became the first full-time director of Priests for Life, with the permission of Cardinal John O'Connor, and Fr.

Priests for Life is committed to proclaiming and applying the teachings of the Church on political responsibility, as expressed by the United States bishops in "Living the Gospel of Life" (1998). We are completely non-partisan; neither are we afraid of the fact that people, upon understanding the Church's teaching on the primacy of the right to life, will draw the practical conclusion that they should vote for a pro-life candidate.

Priests for Life is a national pro-life organization that is highly respected by parish priests and by Cardinals at the Vatican, by local ministers and leaders such as Dr. James Dobson, by ordinary citizens and celebrities, by diocesan respect life directors and by members of Congress, and even by those who disagree with us. Some of the feedback we have received can be read at www.priestsforlife.org/praise.

Yes, the Priests for Life pastoral staff speaks in parishes, at diocesan events, in seminaries, and at pro-life events held by many organizations. We also conduct retreats for priests, deacons, seminarians, and lay people.

It is more than a declaration of fact; it an official act of the Church empowered by Jesus Christ (St. John 20:22-23).

Yes, and we just help them to say so. Precisely because being "for life" is integral to being a priest, this association helps them to be even more confident, equipped, and effective at doing what they were ordained to do: proclaim, celebrate, and serve the Gospel of Life! We network priests with one another and provide, by word and example, the encouragement they need to carry out the pro-life dimensions of their ministry in union with their local bishop.

Priests for Life belongs to the category of "Associations of the Faithful," which enable members of the Church who want to join such associations to work together to advance particular aspects of the work of the Church.

a Catholic association, Priests for Life aligns itself with the official teachings of the Catholic Church on every issue. Therefore, in regard to any war, we hold that the principles the Church teaches are to be applied. The practical focus of our ministry, however, comprises the issues of abortion and, to a lesser extent, euthanasia. No. We are not allowed to do so by laws governing 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt entities.

Yes, Priests for Life employs approximately fifty employees. The National Director, Fr. Frank Pavone, has freely chosen never to take a salary from Priests for Life. The role of Priests for Life is distinct from that of the hierarchy or the official structure of a diocese. Priests for Life is a movement which motivates, encourages, informs and equips the faithful to carry out the work of defending life. such, Priests for Life does not seek to set policy for a parish or a diocese.

First of all, Priests for Life offers a unique priest-to-priest ministry of encouragement and networking around the country. By constant visits to local communities, our priests help their brother priests connect with a ministry that helps them communicate with priests in other parts of the nation on pro-life issues.

A Ministry Team is a group of people from our congregations, chosen and called by our congregations for specific ministries. Together they will be able minister in all the ways a traditional seminary-trained priest does, but only in our congregations. Ministry Teams are designed to fit the needs of the congregation(s) they serve.

Bishops are elected by the jurisdictional conferences in the United States and by the central conferences outside of the United States. "Any clergy member of an annual conference is eligible to be elected a bishop. Nominations or endorsements of individuals are common, but not necessary for election. ..

Bishops are assigned by their jurisdiction to serve a geographical area for a four-year term. There are 50 episcopal areas in the United States and 18 episcopal areas outside of the United States. New bishops may not be assigned to the area where they were a clergy member for at least four years after their election.

All bishops in the United States receive the same salary, according to a formula set by the General Conference. The salary for United States bishops for 2004 is $106,419. The 2005 salary will be $109,931. In addition, each bishop is provided an episcopal residence. Salaries for bishops outside the U.S. are set at varying levels that reflect local economic conditions and cost of living.

The Council of Bishops is made up of all active and retired bishops of The United Methodist Church. The Council meets twice a year. According to the Book of Discipline, "The Church expects the Council of Bishops to speak to the Church and from the Church to the world and to give leadership in the quest for Christian unity and interreligious relationships." ?427.2

Most monks in our tradition do not become priests. Some are already priests before entering the community. From time to time a brother may feel called to ordination. This call is discerned by the Abbot and the community and, if the discernment is positive, the brother will commence the required studies for the priesthood. If need be he will go to a seminary for his studies. Priestly discernment and studies take place only after solemn profession of vows.

There is a national group for LGBT Greek members called the Greek Safe Zone, which is a part of the Lambda 10 Project. You can find out more about this organization at their web site, www.lambda10.org/, or by emailing them at info@lambda10.org

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There is a national group for LGBTA Greek member called the Greek Safe Zone which is a part of the Lambda 10 Project. You can find out more about this organization at their web site: www.lambda10.org/ or by emailing them at info@lambda10.org There is also an active alternative sorority at Penn State University Lambda Delta Omega. Check the Center's resources list for the current contact individual for this group.

With the continuous population growth for the City of Gilroy we need to be sure that we have adequate resources to supply at risk residents with this very important program It is organizations like the St. Louis Regional Hospital and the Gilroy Firefighters Local 2805 that help make this program available to the residents of Gilroy. If you would like to help out by sponsoring this program, please contact The Gilroy Fire Education Office at (408) 846-0372. Thank-you!

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It is the preservation of life by the establishment of and/or maintenance of airway, breathing and circulation and related emergency care without the use of equipment. (Equipment in this definition does not exclude the use of pocket masks and other such barrier devices)

Yes, but only if they marry before taking the vows. A married priest can not make a "career" within the church.

The Lord took his apostles apart for some rest after they had worked very hard preaching and healing (Mark 6: 31-32). Diocesan priests work hard, too, and the Lord takes them apart from time to time to rest. In the Archdiocese of Denver, priests get one day off each week and have up to a month off each year for vacation.

Since a diocesan priest does not take a vow of poverty, he receives a personal salary. Priests receive a salary commensurate with the local standard of living enabling him to pay for expenses he has: medical, car, books, entertainment, vacation and charitable contributions. Basic necessities are provided by the parish where he serves. The amount of money made by a priest is not really important.