55th FDLC National Meeting

55th annual national meeting of diocesan liturgical commissions will explore the pastoral, liturgical, canonical, and practical issues surrounding the merging of parishes.

Center for Learning Presentation by Matthew Reichert, October 3 at 11:00am

MERGING PARISHES -- A LITURGICAL PERSPECTIVE

As with any journey of faith, it is vital to ritualize change and progress. What role will liturgy play? How can we best help our communities pray as they are closing worship spaces, merging communities, and blending long-held traditions and treasures? In what practical ways can we utilize the gifts of parish musicians, liturgical ministers, and worship commissions?