“I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding” Jeremiah 3:15

Canadian Priests for the Third Millennium is engaged in the reform of Catholic priesthood in Canada. We endeavour to see reform in the public perception of Catholic priests, in the attractiveness of the priesthood for young people and in the number and quality of formation opportunities for discerners, seminarians and priests. Our bursary programs exist to meet these ends for individuals, for seminaries, Vocations Offices and religious orders.

We also seek to support the mental and spiritual health of priests as they face the challenges unique to the priesthood as well as the challenges that everyone has (but that many assume priests don't have).

CPTM was formed by priests, for priests. We recognized a need: Vocations Offices across the country are underfunded in their important task of encouraging vocations; discerners and seminarians struggle to shoulder their portion of formation fees; seminaries struggle to offer quality summer placements and study abroad opportunities.

Priests from across Canada banded together to do something about it. Using our combined prayer, hard work and ingenuity we are finding ways to support the future of priestly ministry in our country. CPTM was formed in 2020.