We are an association of U.S. Catholic priests offering mutual support and a collegial voice. We are engaged in contemplation, dialogue and prophetic action on issues affecting Church and Society.

Press Coverage at:

http://ncronline.org/node/26627

Our Steering Committe for 2012:

Fr. Dave Cooper, Archdiocese of Milwaukee, Chair

Fr. John (Jay) Davidson, Dio. of Evansville,  

      Communication Chair

Fr. Dan Divis, Divis, Diocese of Cleveland, Issues Chair

Fr. Len Dubi, Archdiocese of Chicago, Logistics

Fr. Frank Eckart, Diocese of Toledo, Treasurer

Fr. James Sauer, Diocese of Evansville, Secretary

Fr. Bernard Survil, Diocese of Greensburg,  

     Membership

Fr. Bob Cushing, Diocese of Savannah, Newsletter

How It Started:

On August 25, 2011 twenty-seven priests representing 15 diocese from 11 States and one Relgious Order priest, meeting on the grounds of St Mary's Seminary, Mundelein, IL, founded our association. Subsequently we sent a letter to the USCCB informing its president, Archbishop Timothy Dolan and member diocesan bishops of this step, taking into account the relevant paragraphs in Canon Law.

Our hope is that U.S. priests will join in this effort in sufficient numbers that the first  general national meeting programed for June 2012 will justify our optimism that the initiative of a group that began with "Vatican II Priests" can be helpful for its members by being a VOICE FOR PRIESTS.

Members: Mark your calender for our First national assembly, June 11-14, St Leo University, Florida (near Tampa)