Due to the pandemic, several bishops have delegated pastors to celebrate the rite within parishes. In an effort to help parish priests and parish staffs, Rita Thiron, executive director of FDLC, examines the history and elements of the Rite of Election and best practices for its celebration.
Yearly Archives: 2021
Webinar: The Rites of Ordination
Fr. Leon Strieder of the Diocese of Austin examine the content and structure of the rites for ordaining bishops, priests and deacons. He also explores the history of these rites, and their implications for ecclesiology and pastoral practice. Originally presented Jan. 13, 2021. © FDLC 2021. All rights reserved.
Lent 2021 Resources
Various resources to aid dioceses and parishes plan for Lent in the Time of Pandemic.
Ministries of lector and acolyte to be open to women
With a Motu proprio released on Monday, Pope Francis established that from now on the ministries of Lector and Acolyte are to be open to women, in a stable and institutionalized form through a specific mandate.
Webinar: Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist Outside of Mass
Fr. John Thomas Lane, SSS of the Diocese of Cleveland examines the important praenotanda, the various chapters, and proposes best practices for adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and a period of Exposition. Resources will be recommended and plenty of practical handouts will enable parish catechesis. Handouts Originally presented Jan. 6, 2021. © FDLC 2021. AllContinue reading “Webinar: Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist Outside of Mass”