# Pastores Dabo Vobis (25 March 1992) Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation to the Bishops, Clergy and Faithful on the Formation of Priests in the Circumstances of the Present Day ## Table of Contents [[jpii-pdv-00|Introduction]] [[jpii-pdv-01|Chapter I. The Challenges Facing Priestly Formation at the Conclusion of the Second Millennium]] [[jpii-pdv-02|Chapter II. The Nature and Mission of the Ministerial Priesthood]] [[jpii-pdv-03|Chapter III. The Spiritual Life of the Priest]] [[jpii-pdv-04|Chapter IV. Priestly Vocation in the Church's Pastoral Work]] [[jpii-pdv-05|Chapter V. The Formation of Candidates for the Priesthood]] [[jpii-pdv-06|Chapter VI. The Ongoing Formation of Priests]] [[jpii-pdv-07|Conclusion]] [[jpii-pdv-notes|Notes]]