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References

Reading References
  • Aschenbrenner, George, S.J., Quickening The Fire In Our Midst, Loyola Press, 2002.
  • Aschenbrenner, George, S.J., Stretched for Greater Glory, Loyola, Press, 2004.
  • Alphonso, Herbert, S.J., Discovering Your Personal Vocation, Paulist Press, 2001.
  • Barron, Robert E., “Priest as Bearer of the Mystery,” Church, Summer 1994: 10-13.
  • Bernardin, Joseph Cardinal, “Priests: Religious Leaders, Doctors of the Soul,” Origins, Vol. 25, May 25, 1995.
  • Cantalamessa, Raniero, O.F.M. Cap., Virginity, A Positive Approach to Celibacy for the Sake of the Kingdom of Heaven, Alba House, 1995.
  • Congregation for the Clergy, Directory on the Ministry and Life of Priests, 1994.
  • Corbon, Jean, O.P., The Wellspring of Worship, Ignatius Press, 2005.
  • Fleming, David, S.J., Draw Me Into Your Friendship - A Literal Translation and A Contemporary Reading of the Spiritual Exercises, The Institute for Jesuit Sources, 1996.
  • Greshake, Gisbert, The Meaning of Christian Priesthood, Four Counts Press, Ltd., 1993.
  • Horn, John, S.J., “Spiritual Fecundity & Virginal Love,” The Priest, May 2004.
  • Institute for Priestly Formation, Symposia Proceedings:
    • Chaste Celibacy: Living Christ’s Own Spousal Love, 2001.
    • Spiritual Physician: Living Christ’s Own Mission of Healing Love, 2002.
    • Spiritual Fatherhood: Living Christ’s Own Revelation of the Father, 2003.
    • Interiority for Mission: Spiritual Formation for Priests of the New Evangelization, 2005.
  • John Paul II, Pastores Dabo Vobis, reprinted in Origins, Vol. 21, April 16, 1992.
  • John Paul II, “The Theology of the Body”, Pauline Books and Media, 1997.
  • Keating, James, Listening for Truth. Praying Our Way to Virtue, Liguori, 2002.
  • Keating, James, “The Priest as Spiritual Leader”, Origins, Vol.35, August 4, 2005.
  • Pieper, Josef, The Four Cardinal Virtues, University of Notre Dame Press, 1980.
  • Power, Dermot, A Spiritual Theology of the Priesthood, The Catholic University of America Press, 1998.
  • Sheridan, William, “Functionalism Undermining Priesthood,” Human Development, Vol. 3, Fall 1999.
  • Trapp, Daniel, “Nuptial Love and Discerning Celibacy’s Call,” Review for Religious, January-February, 1997.
  • West, Christopher, Good News About Sex and Marriage, Servant Publications, 2000.
  • West, Christopher, “The Theology of the Body Explained”, Pauline Books and Media, 2003

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Program References
Rev. William Baer

Rector

Saint John Vianney Seminary

Saint Paul, MN

(651) 962-6825

 

Rev. Michael Barber, S.J.

Director of Spiritual Life Programs

St. Patrick Seminary

Menlo Park, CA

(650) 325-5621

 

Rev. Michael Caruthers

Rector

St. John Vianney College Seminary

Miami, FL

(305) 223-4561

 

Rev. Msgr. James Checcio

Rector

Pontifical North American College

Vatican City State

011-3906-684-931

 

Rev. Joseph Gleason

Spiritual Director

Saint Charles Seminary

Wynnewood, PA

(610) 667-3394

 

Rev. Michael Glenn

Rector

Saint John Vianney Seminary

Denver, CO

(303) 282-3427

 

Rev. Christopher Hellstrom

Director of Spiritual Formation

Saint John Vianney Seminary

Denver, CO

(303) 282-3427

 

Rev. Lawrence Herrera, S.J.

Director of Spiritual Formation

Pontifical College Josephinum

Columbus, OH

(614) 885-5585

 

Rev. Msgr. Paul Langsfeld

Rector

Pontifical College Josephinum

Columbus, OH

(614) 885-5585

 

Rev. Dennis Lyle

Rector - President

University of St. Mary of the Lake/

  Mundelein Seminary

Mundelein, IL

(847) 566-6401

 

Rev. Francis Martin

Professor of Sacred Scripture

Sacred Heart Seminary

Detroit, MI

(301) 940-2084

 

Mr. Ralph Martin

Director of Graduate Studies

  for the New Evangelization

Sacred Heart Seminary

Detroit, MI

(313) 883-8500

 

Rev. James Mason

Director of Vocations

Diocese of Sioux Falls, SD

(605) 988-3749

 

Rev. Michael Muhr

Dean of Spiritual Formation

Saint Vincent dePaul Seminary

Boynton Beach, FL

(561) 732-4424

Rev. Xavier Nacke, O.S.B.

Director of Spiritual Formation

Conception Seminary College

Conception, MO

(660) 944-3105

 

Rev. Robert Panke

Director of Vocations

Archdiocese of Washington, D.C.

(301) 853-5305

 

Rev. Peter Ryan, S.J.

Professor of Moral Theology

Mount St. Mary’s Seminary

Emmitsburg, MD

(301) 447-5020

 

Rev. James Steffes

Rector

Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary

Winona, MN

(407) 457-7373

 

Rev. Richard Tomasek, S.J.

Director of Spiritual Formation

Pontifical North American College

Vatican City State

011-3906-684-93-804

 

Rev. David Toups

Dean of Students

St. Vincent de Paul Seminary

Boynton Beach, FL

(561) 732-4424

 

Rev. Mark Toups

Director of Vocations

Diocese of Houma

Thibodaux, LA

(985) 414-0717

 

Rev. Daniel Trapp

Director of Spiritual Formation

Sacred Heart Seminary

Detroit, MI

(313) 883-8500

 

Rev. Paul Wachdorf

Director of Spiritual Life

University of St. Mary of the Lake/

  Mundelein Seminary

Mundelein, IL

(847) 566-6401

 

Rev. Dean Wilhelm

Vice Rector

St. Mary’s Seminary

Houston, TX

(713) 686-4345

 

Very Rev. Patrick Williams

President and Rector

Notre Dame Graduate School of Theology

New Orleans, LA

(504) 866-7426

 

Rev. Msgr. Ted Wojcicki

Rector

Kenrick-Glennon Seminary

Saint Louis, MO

(314) 792-6100

 

Rev. Steve Wlusek

Spiritual Director

St. Peter’s Seminary

London, Ontario, Canada

(519) 432-1824

 

Rev. Jerome Young, O.S.B.

Vice Rector and Director of Spiritual Life

Mount Angel Seminary

Mount Angel, OR

(503)845-3951

Overview | Highlights | Foundational Living Principles | Objectives & Creative Uses
Components of the IPF Program | Daily & Weekly Schedule | IPF Summer Finances
Advantages | Admissions | IPF Faculty | Reading References | Program References