liturgy

Church services and Mass online cannot compare to or replace the in-person participation of the faithful, the head of the Vatican’s office for divine worship told the world’s bishops.

The coronavirus pandemic has changed how Catholics celebrate the liturgy, singing tops the list.

My staff and I are monitoring daily the recommendations offered by the Minnesota Department of Health and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and I have appointed an ad hoc committee to meet weekly to stay abreast of developments. The physical and spiritual well-being of the people of the diocese is our primary concern.

At this time, I am not requiring parishes to modify any liturgical practices; if there is a change regarding this, I will notify pastors. However, Pastors, at their discretion, may implement specific guidelines they deem in the best interests of their parishes.

At this time, the bishop isn’t requiring parishes to modify any liturgical practices. However, pastors, at their discretion, may implement specific guidelines they deem in the best interests of their parishes.

“Catholics born after 1980 are the least likely group of religious believers to pray daily,” says Robert Feduccia, founding director of the Youth Liturgical Leadership Program.

Advent liturgies speak to us of a message of reform and hope.

The Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions (FDLC), an advisory group for the USCCB on matters of liturgy, celebrated its 50th anniversary Oct. 9-11 with a gathering in Chicago.