PACTPAN Palaver Series ● July – August 2026

Priests as Prophetic Servant Leaders in a Vital Church in Nigeria

Caring for Self, One Another, and God's People

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Six Weeks ● National Online Formation

Renewal of Priestly Ministry in Nigeria

A national palaver among priests, bishops, and invited lay collaborators - July to August 2026

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Certificate of Completion ● CSN · CATHAN · PACTPAN · Veritas

Six Sessions. One Shared Vision for a Vital Church.

"You did not choose me, but I chose you" - John 15:16

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6
Weekly Sessions
20+
Resource Persons
2.5hrs
Per Session
4
Certifying Bodies
Priests in formation

"The priest is called to live a life of total self-gift, reflecting the charity of the Good Shepherd."

- Pastores Dabo Vobis, 23
About the Palaver

A Formation Initiative Born from Pastoral Urgency

Pope Leo recently invited the Church to pray for priests in crisis, reminding us that "the priest is not immune from the struggles of the human condition, but must learn to carry them in communion with Christ and with the People of God."

Many priests carry hidden burdens - fatigue, loneliness, poor health, strained relationships. This national online palaver creates a safe space to acknowledge those burdens and build toward genuine renewal.

Across six weeks, bishops, theologians, practitioners, and lay collaborators gather to address the whole person of the priest: his spiritual life, his health, his relationships, his leadership, and his future.

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Programme

Six Weeks of Structured Formation

Each session runs for two and a half hours and features an allocutio by a bishop, expert presentations, and facilitated group discussion.

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"What is done without taking the time to do it well, does not stand the test of time."
- St. Vincent de Paul
Faculty

Distinguished Speakers & Resource Persons

Bishops, theologians, practitioners, and interdisciplinary scholars speaking from wisdom and experience.

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Certificate of Completion

Jointly Presented by Four Institutions

Participants who attend all six sessions and complete the self-care audit and Vital Church Pastoral Situation Analysis will receive a joint Certificate of Honor.

PACTPAN CSN CATHAN Veritas University Abuja NCDPA
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