What was the process of preparing Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord?
The process of preparation began when the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops approved work on such a document in June, 2003. Subsequently, the Subcommittee on Lay Ministry convened theologians, bishops, formation directors, seminary rectors, priests, deacons, canonists, human resource professionals, attorneys, and lay ecclesial ministers themselves to gather background and suggestions for the document. The same groups have reviewed early drafts of the document, and their consultation has resulted in many revisions of the document.
