In a new Apostolic Letter entitled Patris corde (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis describes Saint Joseph as a beloved father, a tender and loving father, an obedient father, an accepting father. The Letter marks the 150th anniversary of Blessed Pope Pius IX’s declaration of St Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. To celebrate the anniversary, Pope Francis has proclaimed a special “Year of St Joseph,” beginning on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception 2020 and extending to the same feast in 2021.
Category Archives: Public Resources
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.