STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE USCCB

Prayer after an Election

Oración después de un día de elecciones

Faithful Citizenship

Civilize It Pledge



Fr. James Martin, SJ

From "Civic Engagement" (Jesuits)

Ignatian Post-Election Prayer

Ecumenical Resources:
*Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
*Episcopal Church
     -A National Service for Healing and        Wholeness (Nov 1)
     -"With Malice Toward None" - an              initiative of Braver Angels

In addition to assisting the Bishop in his ministry as high priest and promoter of the liturgy in the diocese, this office serves as a resource to the parishes and ministers of the diocese as they strive to promote the full, conscious, and active participation of all in the liturgical life of the Church.

Please remember to see our News section below for current information of particular note.
 

Liturgy Events: Information on the liturgical year and calendar. Diocesan liturgies (including a subpage to register for the Rite of Election). Continuing formation. The Extraordinary Form. Eastern Catholics.

Liturgy Library: Liturgy policies (including for liturgical ministries).Liturgy preparation forms (including for Masses with the Bishop, such as Confirmation). Other resources produced by the Office of Liturgy (articles, bibliographies, prayers).

Liturgy Links: Resources on the liturgy from outside the diocese. Church documents. Other organizations.

LiturgyNotes: Current or past issues of our LiturgyNotes newsletter.

New Order of Celebrating Matrimony: Resources for implementing the new OCM. 

New Roman Missal: Resources for using the new Roman Missal. Chant resources. There is also a sub-page that addresses specific questions on the Missal and the effect of the new Missal on other rites and another subpage on the Misal Romano.

OCIA: General information about the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (aka the RCIA). Catechetical and liturgical resources.

Preaching Links: Resources for scripture study and preaching.

Influenza page: Questions regarding the flu (and other infections) and liturgical practice.
                         This page also contains the latest information and guidance regarding the                                     COVID-19 Pandemic.

VISION 2020: Liturgy Resources / Evangelization Resources
 

Pope Francis: "we cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism and exclusion in any form and yet claim to defend the sacredness of every human life."
>5 quotes on racism and xenophobia

USCCB Resource Page: Combatting Racism
-includes prayer and educational resources

USCCB Prayer Service for Racial Healing

Statements by the USCCB:
>Statement of U.S. Bishop Chairmen in Wake of Death of George Floyd and National Protests
>Statement of U.S. Bishops’ President on George Floyd and the Protests in American Cities

Statement by Archbishop Wilton Gregory

Prayer from the Catholic Health Association

Prayer Service from LTP

Fratelli tutti (English: On Fraternity and Social Friendship)
Fratelli tutti (Spanish: Sobre la Fraternidad y la Amistad Social)

Vatican's Long Summary of the Encyclical
Vatican's Short Summary of the Encyclical

A Prayer to the Creator
An Ecumenical Christian Prayer

VIDEOS:
America Magazine
Fr. Casey Cole, OFM
Georgetown University's Initiative of Catholic Social Thought

On the 150th Anniversary of the naming of St. Joseph as the patron of the Universal Church, Pope Francis has dedicated a special year in his onor and announced new indulgences to assist the faithful during this pandemic.

Pope Francis' Apostolic Letter, Patris Corde
-In English
-En Español

Decree from the Apostolic Penitentiary
-English
-En Español

USCCB: Prayers in Honor of St. Joseph
-Litany of St. Joseph
-Prayer to St. Joseph after the Rosary
-Other Prayers

Resources from the FDLC