Congregation for the Clergy

The Congregation for the Clergy is a department of the Vatican responsible for overseeing the care and regulation of priests and deacons within the Catholic Church. It helps ensure their spiritual formation, assigns duties, and upholds disciplinary standards. The congregation also promotes their ongoing education and supports their pastoral work to serve the church community effectively. Essentially, it helps coordinate and guide the clergy to fulfill their roles faithfully, maintaining the integrity and unity of church ministries worldwide.