Becoming a Pastor

Pastor Formation Program

A program specifically directed to the basic skills one will need to begin serving as a pastor in the Stockton diocese. It is held in conjunction with the Beginning Pastor’s Program conducted by National Office for the Continuing Education of Roman Catholic Clergy (NOCERCC) Region XI. It is tailored to meet the needs of the parishes of the diocese of Stockton.

The New Pastors Workshop (A program of NOCERCC and the Bishops of Region XI)

This program is conducted by representatives of the local Continuing Formation Directors of Region XI. It is a two week program conducted one week in the fall and a second week in the spring. It is meant to give a general overview of a pastor’s role and tasks, to assist in some skills development and to lend support to beginning pastors. The California Bishops, the Regional Council of Priests and the National Office for the Continuing Education of Roman Catholic Clergy are the sponsoring bodies.