Public Resources

With input from experts in liturgy from across the country, FDLC offers publications and resources to aid in the authentic implementation and celebration of the liturgy. They can assist parish staffs and diocesan commissions in training liturgical ministers, preparing parish and diocesan liturgies, and authentically celebrating the sacramental rites.

Jubilee Year 2025 Resources

Approved by the Holy See on May 13, 2024 in eight languages, the Mass for the Holy Year may be used in the liturgy for the duration of the Jubilee, celebrated in the dioceses of the United States from December 29, 2024 to December 28, 2025.

Sunday of the Word of God 2024 Resources

In 2019, Pope Francis announced that the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time would be celebrated as the Sunday of the Word of God. This year it will fall on Sunday, January 21, 2024.

Sacrosanctum Concilium 60th Anniversary Prayer Service

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.

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.

Revised Order of Penance (2023)

The first use for the newly revised Order of Penance will be permitted on Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2023.  Mandatory use will be the Second Sunday of Easter (Sunday of Divine Mercy), April 16, 2023. Resources Cards for the Confessional or Catechesis The following are available as FREE downloads and may be reproduced at the parish on card stock or paper. (Resource design compliments of Barry Mudd of the Archdiocese of Louisville, Region Five.) Other Resources (The following free resources are compliments of Rev. Christopher Seibt of the Diocese of Syracuse, Region Two.) FDLC / USCCB Webinar on the Revised Order of Penance…

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.

Sunday of the Word of God 2023 Resources

On September 30, 2019, on the liturgical memorial of St. Jerome, Pope Francis announced that the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time would be celebrated as the Sunday of the Word of God. This year it will fall on Sunday, January 22, 2023.

Eucharistic Revival Resources

“The National Eucharistic Revival is a three-year initiative sponsored by the Bishops of the United States to inspire and prepare the People of God to be formed, healed, converted, united, and sent out to a hurting and hungry world through a renewed encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist – the source and summit of our Catholic faith. The Revival officially launched in June 2022, and its milestone event will be a National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, IN, from July 17-21, 2024.” (USCCB) Last Updated: 2/7/24 Liturgical Reform of the Mass through the Ages Join us for a free three-part webinar series on the history of the Mass with a special lens on the reforms…

New Apostolic Letter: Desiderio Desideravi

On the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, the Holy Father has released a new Apostolic Letter, Desiderio Desideravi, on the liturgical formation of the People of God.  Its title is drawn from Luke 22:15 – “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.”

Bulletin Shorts Series

A free resource for your parish aimed at helping the faithful and catechumens delve into the Sunday Scriptures and wrestle with Christian life.