2017 Bloomington, Minn.

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“Pastoral Care of the Sick: Touching at the Hem of His Garment”

October 3–5, 2017
Bloomington, Minn.
48th National Meeting of the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions

Nearly 200 leaders from dioceses across the United States gathered in Bloomington, Minn., October 3–5, 2017, for the 48th annual meeting of FDLC. In considering the topic, “Pastoral Care of the Sick: Touching at the Hem of His Garment” and this ritual, participants examined the reality of human sickness and the work of God’s grace and healing through and with the medical arts.

Opening Remarks: Fr. Tom Ranzino, FDLC Board Chair

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Opening Remarks: Rita Thiron, FDLC Executive Director

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Plenary: “Touching the Hem of His Garment,” presented by Msgr. John Kasza

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Plenary: “The Prayer of Faith: Saved and Raised Up,” presented by Sr. Esther Mary Nickel, R.S.M.

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2017 McManus Award: Accepted on behalf of Liturgical Press by Peter Dwyer

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Position Statement 2017-A: Pastoral Care of the Sick (Passed)

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Published by FDLC

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