The U.S. bishops will focus work over the next three years on catechesis on the Eucharist.
Mystery of Christ’s presence in the Eucharist inspires daily life for many
Lifting dispensation is not enough to get Catholics back to in-person Mass
An understanding of the importance of the Eucharist is seen as key to some Catholics returning to in-person Mass for the first time in more than a year.
Laura Kelly Fanucci: A theology of gift and grandparents
“Amid the latest debates about Communion in the Church, I’ve watched my children with their grandparents, wondering what our families might teach us about a theology of gift-giving.”
Bishop Kettler: An obligation rooted in love
“My hope is that we return as parish communities to the celebration of the Eucharist with great joy.”
Bishop Kettler: My hopes for a teaching document on the Eucharist
“I recently attended the U.S. bishops’ Spring Plenary Assembly during which we voted to move ahead with the drafting of a teaching document about the Eucharist. Unfortunately, much of the media coverage about this decision by the bishops misconstrues what we actually voted for and the nature of the document itself.”
Communion proposal highlights first two days of bishops’ meeting
A proposed document to examine the “meaning of the Eucharist in the life of the church” received a thorough discussion June 17 during the second day of U.S. bishops’ spring general assembly.
U.S. bishops will gather virtually for their June 16-18 spring assembly
During the meeting, the bishops will be asked to approve the drafting of a formal statement on the meaning of the Eucharist in the life of the Catholic Church.
Eucharist is bread of sinners, not reward of saints, pope says
“The Eucharist is meant to nourish those who are tired and hungry along the journey, let’s not forget this!” the pope said in his homily during Mass June 6.