The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ planned multiyear eucharistic revival project will help the church address several of the challenges facing it, Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez said in an Oct. 5 address to the Diocesan Fiscal Management Conference’s annual meeting.
Eucharistic revival is key to church’s future, says USCCB president
Bishops to continue discussion of Catholics and Eucharist in fall meeting
When the U.S. bishops meet this fall for their annual assembly, they will revisit the discussion they began in mid-June about the Eucharist and will be presented with a drafted document on the “meaning of the Eucharist in the life of the church.”
Pope to begin synodal process with Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica
The Oct. 10 Mass, which officially opens the synodal process, will be preceded by a day of reflection in the synod hall, the Vatican said in a statement published Oct. 1.
Synodal process looks to hear from voices on the margins of the church
Pope Francis is inviting Catholics both in the mainstream of church life and on the margins to voice their dreams, ideas and concerns in preparation for the Synod of Bishops in 2023.
Vatican releases guidance for dioceses to begin synodal path
The Vatican has issued the preparatory document and a “handbook” for dioceses as part of the global church’s preparation for the 2023 assembly of the Synod of Bishops, discussing the theme, “For a synodal church: communion, participation and mission.”
Catholic social teaching: Care for creation by consuming less
“A major theme of Catholic social teaching is ‘care for God’s creation,’ and the moral responsibility for caring for our common home falls to each of us.”
Flower farmer and nurse practitioner shares story of love, loss and a budding legacy
Caring for both the land and the people in it are qualities Liz Fiedler shared with her husband, Josh, who died from a heart attack last December.
Bishop Kettler: The cost of missionary discipleship
“Catholic social teaching gives us a framework within which to address and respond to some of the most serious issues we face today as a society.”