That's because they (we) are all up here at Lake Lanier for a 3-day convocation. Once every two years, the whole presbyterate with the Archbishop gather for a few days of priestly fraternity and conferences on timely issues.
My first convocation was just after ordination in 2010 and the topic was all about how to implement the new translation of the Roman Missal. We were given study texts and practical pointers on how to make the transition a smooth one. I'd say we've done a decent job. Not great, but not poor either. There's still work to be done to reveal the complete awesomeness of the Third Edition.
This year, the general topic is "stewardship of the priesthood". We are looking at the current state of affairs in the Archdiocese. Exploding numbers of Catholics--mostly from immigration, but a fair number of converts and reverts--the outlook for the future based on the numbers of priests and seminarians, and how to plan for effective ministry going forward.
Please keep us in your prayers! Pray this one from the Pope if you don't mind:
LORD JESUS CHRIST, eternal High Priest, you offered yourself to the Father on the altar of the Cross and through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit gave your priestly people a share in your redeeming sacrifice.
Hear our prayer for the sanctification of our priests. Grant that all who are ordained to the ministerial priesthood may be ever more conformed to you, the divine Master. May they preach the Gospel with pure heart and clear conscience. Let them be shepherds according to your own Heart, single-minded in service to you and to the Church and shining examples of a holy, simple and joyful life.
Through the prayers of the Blessed Virgin Mary, your Mother and ours,draw all priests and the flocks entrusted to their care to the fullness of eternal life where you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
AMEN
BENEDICTUS PP. XVI
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