1. NATIONAL FEDERATION OF PRIESTS’ COUNCILS
serving the communion, brotherhood and solidarity
of bishops, presbyterates and priests

2. NFPC’s VISION to gather, to build bridges, to model, to affirm
Solution-focused

3. We must “return to the ancient theology of a presbyterate – an intimate sacramental brotherhood, which has been replaced by a strong notion of individual ministry. We must develop a corporate sense of priestly identity and mission.  We must become men of communion.” 
- Cardinal Seán O’Malley

4. NFPC serves the entire US presbyterate
through arch/diocesan Priests’ Councils

5. Every arch/diocese is a member!
Active Members support NFPC financially

6. NFPC serves the entire US presbyterate
Inactive Members
are still members!
It’s like your parish:
some parishioners
contribute financially,
and some do not,
but your ministry is
to all parishioners
NFPC serves the entire US presbyterate

7. Serving the US presbyterate since 1968
NFPC initiated:
• Due Process
• Priests’ Personnel Assignment
• Code of Ministerial Accountability
• Salary Compensation
• Continuing Education
• Tax & Retirement Information for Priests
• Research on Priestly Life & Ministry

8. Two Prominent Offshoots

9. - Cardinal Joseph Bernardin
“While the priests of a local church relate in a special way to their bishop, it is good for them to have a broader forum in which they can exchange ideas. Such an exchange helps to enrich their experience and broaden their perspective. The NFPC provides such a forum.”
- Cardinal Joseph Bernardin

10. NFPC serves all priests and bishops
by providing support and connection

11. Annual National Convocation of Priests
From Anchorage to
St. Augustine!
to meet, to pray, to learn, to rest & relax,
in the company of brother priests

12. NFPC This Week: weekly e-letter
latest Catholic news summaries and links, council notes,
book reviews,
upcoming conventions, workshops, webinars, and more

13. Touchstone Periodical
topics of current interest, mailed to every US priest,
especially serving those who prefer print copy

14. National Clearinghouse for information exchange between dioceses
speaker recommendations, new ministry questions,
unique situations when you aren’t sure where to turn…..
NFPC connects dioceses across the US to help you find answers

15. Council Notes
Priests’ Council minutes, edited & condensed, removing all personal or private information, connecting dioceses with ideas, resources, & solutions to common concerns

16. Active Website & Social Media
Connect with us!
nfpc.org
@natfedpriests

17. with a voice on the USCCB Committee for
NFPC offers advocacy for priests’ needs as the only national organization for priests
with a voice on the USCCB Committee for
Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations

18. NFPC offers four quality programs
Priests & Bishops in Council Catholic Leadership 360°
Tax & Retirement Priests’ Personnel Board Review

19. NFPC provides research on priests for priests
• Same Call, Different Men
longitudinal research covering the lives & ministries of priests
• The Laborer is Worthy of His Hire
priests’ compensation statistics including retirement benefits
• Income Tax Guide for Clergy
updated IRS guidelines, tips & advice for current tax year

20. NFPC is the home of the Priest-Labor Initiative
Mission: to form, train, coordinate and encourage
an online community of priests across the US
who stand with & advocate for workers, especially immigrant workers, according to the principles of Catholic social teaching

21. Our research, communications, publications, and programs
are all just a means to an end –
to connect priests to each other and to bishops
in the shared priesthood of Jesus Christ

22. In this brotherhood we also gain the strength that helps us to hold fast to that close relationship with the one Lord, Jesus Christ, whom we represent here on earth.
- Bishop Edward Burns

23. Our goal is to promote a strong presbyterate
that unites and serves each other,
to celebrate and more fully live their shared priesthood

24. Active membership allows the vital work of NFPC to continue for all

25. Join Us! Diocesan membership is only $35 per priest!
Individual membership $35 per priest!
Donations gratefully accepted!

26. We are priests best when we are priests together