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NFPC NEWS NFPC gets ready to release study of International Priests International Priests in America: Challenges and Opportunities, by Dr. Dean R. Hoge and Father Aniedi Okure, OP is a report of a study commissioned by the National Federation of Priests’ Councils. The result of the research is this publication. The book essentially asks two questions: Should the Church in the United States bring in more international priests? If so, how should this be done? The book includes a history of foreign-born Catholic priests who minister in the US and includes interviews with the priests themselves, pastors, vicars for priests, educators from acculturation programs, and laity. The book concludes with commentaries by Father Anthony McGuire, Dr. Seung Ai Yang, Father Michael Heher and Father Virgil Elizondo. Published by The Liturgical Press. Available in February 2006 from the NFPC at special price of $17.00. To order in advance contact, NFPC, 333. N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1205, Chicago, IL 60601. Tel: Toll free: (888) 271-NFPC (6372), (312) 442-9700. Fax: (312) 422-9709. E-mail: nfpc@nfpc.org. Web site: www.nfpc.org.