To mark the sixtieth anniversary of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy (December 4, 1963 to 2023), the FDLC has prepared a prayer service. It quotes heavily from the Constitution itself, even the intercessory prayers draw from the language of the Sacrosanctum Concilium.
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FDLC Annual Appeal 2023-2024
“With Zeal and Patience” SC 19 Dear FDLC Members and Friends, This Federation was founded in 1969 during a momentous period in our Church’s history. Those early years were marked by remarkable scholarship, legendary leadership, and bold change. The liturgical renewal continues to be inspired by the Holy Spirit. The wisdom of the Council FathersContinue reading “FDLC Annual Appeal 2023-2024”
2023 Advent & Christmas Liturgical Preparation Aid
Download our free Liturgical Preparation Aid for the Seasons of Advent and Christmas, now available for 2023-2024 (Year B).
Prayers for the Synod
On September 14, the Holy See released prayers for the opening of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops (October 4, 2023).
The Divine Office Hymnal Webinars
The Secretariat of Divine Worship and the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions will co-sponsor two, 75-minute webinars on The Divine Office Hymnal on Thursdays, October 19 and 26 at 1:00PM ET.
Liturgical Preparation Aid: Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
This booklet will is one of several resources, website postings, and formation opportunities which the Federation is providing during the Eucharistic Revival.
2023 FDLC National Meeting Registration Now Open!
Please join us for the fifty-fourth national meeting of diocesan liturgical commissions in Cincinatti, Ohio, October 10-12, 2023!
Liturgical Preparation Aid for Lent, the Sacred Paschal Triduum, and the Easter Season 2023 (Year A)
FDLC is pleased to offer this collection of free resources to assist in your parish and diocesan preparations for Lent, the Sacred Paschal Triduum, and the Easter Season in both English and Spanish.
Resources on the Death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
FDLC joins in prayer for the repose of the soul of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who passed into eternal life on December 31 at 9:34 AM (Rome Time) at Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in Vatican City. May he rest in peace. Well done, good and faithful servant.
Eucharist: The Work of Our Redemption
In response to Pope Francis’ call for a “serious and dynamic liturgical formation” (ibid, 31), the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions is pleased to present a five-part Lenten series for an exploration of the Mass – “Eucharist: The Work of our Redemption.”