Fraternity of Priests

The Mission of the Fraternity of Priests
The purpose of the Fraternity of Priests is to give priests the vision, the ongoing formation and the support to respond with enthusiasm to the fullness of the priesthood.
The Fraternity of Priests exists precisely to evangelize, form and train priests to effectively respond to what God is doing today through His Holy Spirit.

The Fraternity pursues its mission through its ministry to priests.
We offer priests discipleship and formation, committed brotherhood and support in life and ministry.

The Fraternity of Priests provides strong support for priests, both in their personal lives and for their ministries. What the priest receives in Fraternity, he is prepared to give to God's people.
The Fraternity desires to help bring about Catholic parishes and institutions that are renewed in Jesus Christ, through the power of the Holy Spirit and in accordance with the Word of God in Scripture and Catholic tradition. We desire to work in support of and in union with the established heirarchy of the Catholic Church. Together with our Bishops we work towards the renewal of the priesthood and the Catholic Church. In this same spirit we believe we are called to evangelize the nations by living and proclaiming God's Word "as of a new Pentecost."

God's VISITATION today is a unique outpouring of His Holy Spirit "as of a New Pentecost," calling mankind to conversion in order to establish His Kingdom.

CONVERSION	FRATERNITY OF PRIESTS	CALL TO HOLINESS
I. God	A. Re-root lives and priesthood in Christ B. Empower priesthood in the Holy Spirit	1. 1 hr. prayer per day 2. Daily Scripture and journal 3. Fasting 4. Tithing
II. Brothers	C. Committed Brotherhood	5. Regular meeting 6. Accept leadership and teaching 7. Openness to Fraternity discerment 8. Zeal for Lord and brothers
III. Ministry	D. Evangelization and Parish Renewal in the Spirit	9. Proclaim Visitation Message 10. Empower God's People in the Holy Spirit

Where We Meet

Below we have listed the Fraternities and their email contact when available. To contact a particular Fraternity click on the blue link for that area.

United States

Tucson, AZ
Hartford, CT
Washington, DC
Indianapolis, IN
Kansas City, KS
Alexandria, Louisiana
Boston, MA
Worcester, MA
Grand Rapids, MI
Saginaw, MI
Upper Peninsula - East, MI
Upper Peninsula - West, MI

St. Cloud, MN
St. Louis, MO
Newark, NJ
New York, NY
Ogdensburg, NY
Bismarck, ND
Fargo, ND
Cleveland, OH
Columbus, OH
Steubenville, OH
Toledo, OH

Allentown, PA
Harrisburg, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
Philadelphia, PA
Springfield, PA
Providence, RI
Sioux Falls - North, SD
Sioux Falls - South, SD
San Angelo, TX
Burlington I, VT
Burlington II, VT

International

Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Ghana
Jirapa
Koforidua
Nandom
Navrongo-Bolgatanaga
Oda
Tamale
Wa

Grenada
St. George's

India
Vasai

Lithuania
Vilnius

Kenya
Kitui
Meru
Nakuru
Ngong

Slovenia
Maribor

Tanzania
Arusha
Morogoro

Trinidad
Port of Spain

United Kingdom
Hexham/Newcastle, England
Cardiff, Wales

There are currently 34 Fraternities in the United States
and 22 Fraternities internationally, with over 400 members
and constantly growing. They meet regularly to pray together, receive ongoing formation, share life together, pastor and encourage one another and to socialize.

Lay intercessors meet weekly in the Chapel at the Visitation House, to pray for the needs of the Fraternity and all priests.

They remember in their intentions the prayer requests and needs of all who support the Fraternity.

We encourage everyone who receives our newsletter to join their prayers with them.

100 Belleview Blvd., Steubenville, OH. 43952
Phone: 740-283-4400
Fax: 740-283-3622
E-mail: contact@fraternityofpriests.org