Fr. Andrew Menke, executive director of the USCCB Secretariat of Divine Worship, explains how liturgical books are translated from the Latin originals into English and other languages for use in the United States.
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Webinar: Overview, The Liturgical Books
In this first session, Rita Thiron, executive director of the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions, gives an overview of the Church’s liturgical books, a brief history of how they came to be, and the importance of universal texts. Handouts Originally presented Oct. 21, 2020. © FDLC 2020. All rights reserved.
2020 Virtual Meeting
Due to COVID-19, the 2020 National Meeting of the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions was held virtually October 1–2, 2020, continuing an over 50 year annual tradition. Plenary speaker Msgr. Kevin Irwin examined the theological, ecclesial, and pastoral implications of current pandemic practices. The online event also included prayer, presentations and addresses, the BCDW Report, and opportunities for dialogue. The main meeting day was followed by regional meetings. The important work of the liturgical renewal continues — the renewal of God’s holy people through God’s liturgy.
Public Resource Archive
An archive of previously released resources from FDLC, including “Toward an End to Racism;” Liturgy Planning Sheets; “For Immigrants, Migrants, and National Unity;” Liturgies and Prayers in Response to Recent Events (August 2018), and Year of Mercy (2016–2017) Resources
Resources for Reopening Churches
Guidelines for the reopening of churches and the resumption of public Masses, with contributions from dioceses and organizations around the country.
Mass “In Time of Pandemic”
In April 2020, the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments issued new texts for a Mass for Various Needs and Occasions “In Time of Pandemic”.
Prayers & Reflections
A collection of prayers, prayer services, and other spiritual resources for use during the pandemic.
2019 50th Anniversary Meeting, Chicago
Close to 200 liturgists, speakers, and their guests gathered Oct. 9–11, 2019, to mark the 50th anniversary of the FDLC, celebrating the accomplishments of the organization and looking toward the future of the liturgy in the United States. One thing made clear in the course of the gathering: The liturgy, ever ancient and ever new, continues to nourish, form, compel and transform the faithful.
2018 Atlanta
Nearly 150 leaders from 85 dioceses gathered in Atlanta, Georgia, October 2–4, 2018, for the 49th annual national meeting of the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions (FDLC). Their focus was “The Body of Christ: A Prophetic Sign of Unity and Concord.” Specifically, they addressed the current state of division in the country, in the world, and among the Christian communities. They examined pastoral activities which might alleviate them.
2017 Bloomington, Minn.
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.