Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commission (FDLC) National Meeting
The 2024 National Meeting of the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions (FDLC) will be October 1-3, 2024, at the Omni William Penn Hotel in downtown Pittsburgh. This year’s national meeting is “Bridges of Hope – Merging Parishes.” Bishop David Bonnar is presenting on Wednesday, October 2.
A special Study Day on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, is open to all – clergy, parish ministers and staff. Virtual options available.
Plenary sessions include:
~Building Bridges – A Pastoral Foundation by Linda Lee Ritzer, Secretary for Parish Services for the Diocese of Pittsburgh
~Canonical Processes in the Closing and Merging of Parishes by Rev. Christopher R. Seibt, Vice-Chancellor, Diocese of Syracuse
Focus Sessions include:
~Considerations in Merging Multi-Cultural Parishes – Mr. Hosffman Ospino, PhD
~Harmony: Merging Parish Music Programs – Mr. Preston Dibble
~The Shepherd’s Voice: The Importance of Preaching in the Pastoral Planning Process – The Most Rev. David J. Bonnar
~Church Buildings: Considerations and Creative Solutions – Ms. Madeline Johnson
Meeting and registration information can be found at: www.fdlc.org/2024meeting
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