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Dear Parishioners of [Church Parish],

I’m grateful and excited to share that I’ve been accepted into Eius, a priestly ongoing formation service by Catholic Leadership Institute designed to help priests navigate the complexities of ministry and rekindle the fire of their priesthood first ignited at ordination.

Priestly formation did not end with my ordination day – it began again in a new way. One of my responsibilities as a priest is to continue my formation to ensure that I am not only growing as a disciple of Jesus, but that I am growing as a shepherd in my call to be His priest and by extension, yours. Eius allows me a chance to step back, listen to the Lord, and renew my heart for priestly service.

Eius is a nine-month journey of human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral formation, offered through both virtual and in-person experiences. I will be attending in-person sessions on [insert dates].

I look forward to how God will use this time to deepen my priesthood and bless our parish for years to come. Please keep me in your prayers as I begin this journey. Know that I will be praying for you as well.

In Christ,

Fr. [Name]

“During the early years of priesthood, it is necessary [for priests] to organize annual formation encounters for dealing in greater depth with appropriate theological, juridical, spiritual, and cultural themes, as well as special sessions dedicated to moral, pastoral, and liturgical questions, etc…”- The Directory on the Ministry and Life of Priests