USCCB Publishing, 2008. Trade paperback, fourth printing. (ISBN 978-1-57455-724-4) Unlining in the text, good copy, good wrappers. A statement of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. "Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord" offers pastoral and theological reflections on the reality of ecclesial ministry. It affirms the ministers' service and synthesizes current best thinking and best practice. This is an excellent resource for diocesan bishops and for all others who are responsible for guiding the development of lay ecclesial ministry in the United States. Religion.