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FROM THE CHAIR

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Ministry Committee
Theresa Harvey (Region 9, Archdiocese of Dubuque) has faithfully served as Chair of the Ministry Committee for nearly two years. It is with regret that I recently accepted her resignation as Chair of this Committee. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I extend her our deepest thanks for her faithful service to he Board and to all of you, the members of the Federation.  I am happy to note that Theresa will remain a member of this very important Standing Committee.

I am also happy to announce that Vicki Klima (Region 8, Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis-) has been appointed Chair of the Ministry Committee.  Among the more pressing items on the Committee’s agenda is to continue working toward a program of certification for lay ecclesial ministers.  Once again on behalf of the Board, I thank Vicki for her generosity in assuming the leadership of the Ministry Committee.  

National Meeting
With summer just beginning, mid October seems so far away, it’s still not too early to register for this year’s National Meeting.  This year we will gather in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with our hosts, the member dioceses of Region 8 and the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.  Dean Daniels and Vicki Klima are the Regional Reps. Our theme this year is a timely one:  To Worship in Spirit and Truth:  Liturgy in the Shaping of the Catholic Identity.  Following the will of the membership, this year’s meeting will devote an entire study day to the theme.  The Study Day will be on Wednesday, October 15.  Sheila McLaughlin will facilitate round table discussions and Q and A with the speakers Sister Mary Bendyna, Father Robert Barron and Father Michael Joncas.    On Thursday evening, Bishop Blase Cupich, will lead an informal discussion following on the previous day’s work and other current liturgical issues. 

Study Materials: In order for the discussion to be on a scholarly level, the presenters have been asked to provide a suggested reading list for the participants.  You may start your summer reading with the list supplied by two of the three Study Day presenters which has been posted to the FDLC website. The National Office has advised me that the complete list of study materials should be posted to the FDLC website any time now.

During the networking session on Tuesday evening, Msgr. Bruce Harbert, Executive Director of the ICEL Secretariat, will be available for discussion about the proposed translations for the Missale Romanum . This will follow the “Evening with the BCDW.”

Roman Missal Project
The Ad Hoc Committee on the Roman Missal Project, chaired by Joan Workmaster, is in the process of contracting authors to prepare the background papers that will serve as the basis for developing material for the catechesis on the Roman Missal.  Joan has indicated that she hopes to have detailed outlines of the study papers ready to be reviewed with the membership during October’s National Meeting.  The study papers will provide the basis for creating the resources that will provide the catechesis on the Roman Missal.  The National Process Committee is also working with Joan to set aside time for discussing the current work of the Roman Missal Project.

Assistance to Our Bishops
There has been much discussion surrounding the proposed translations for the Roman Missal.  Diocesan Directors of Worship and Diocesan Liturgical Commission members serve in a unique position to offer solid pastoral advice to their Bishops about the texts and their eventual implementation. It is important that we make every effort to offers whatever help we can to our Bishops in working toward a Missal which will enable our assemblies to worship in spirit and in truth.

The Reverend Monsignor John H. Burton
Chair, Board of Directors

 
   
     
 

 

 
 

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