Liturgical Notes and Musical Resources for Use Upon the Death of Pope Francis | Notas litúrgicas y recursos musicales para emplearse tras la muerte del Papa Francisco
The USCCB Secretariat on Divine Worship has issued notes and resources for use in memory of Pope Francis, through the Novendiales: nine days of mourning after the funeral, and also during the election of a new Pope.
Webinar Series | The Art of Celebrating: Something More is Required | Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions (FDLC)
FDLC Free Webinar Series: The Art of Celebrating: Something More is Required every Wednesday at 1-2:15 p.m. for five weeks.
2025 Priesthood Ordination
Bishop Bonnar will ordain Rev. Mr. Travis Seagraves to the Order of Priesthood on Saturday, June 7, 2025 in Saint Columba Cathedral at 10:30 a.m.
Annual Summer Conference for School Pastors’ Institute: July 7-10, 2025
The Annual Summer Conference for clergy in parishes with a Catholic School will be held July 7-10, 2025, on the campus of Notre Dame. Registration is now open until May 31, 2025.
SAVE THE DATES! Priest Events in 2025
Priest Ordination Anniversary and Retirement Celebration will be held at the Priest Convocation: September 8 – 11, 2025
Catholic Leadership Institute Update
As part of a grant to the Catholic Leadership Institute for this initiative, personal coaching is available to all clergy. All priests and deacons are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity.
Lenten Regulations
The Season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
Priest Advent Day of Recollection
Priests planning to attend are asked to RSVP their dinner reservation by December 12, 2024 to the Office of Clergy and Religious Services.
Letters of Suitability Required – Request Now Online
Letters of suitability are to be sent from one bishop/superior to another. An electronic form is now available online for diocesan priests to request a letter of suitability from Bishop Bonnar.
New Ritual Book – Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery Outside of Mass
Deacons, Diocesan Pastoral Associates, and Lay Leaders of Prayer should familiarize themselves with the new “The Order of Distributing Holy Communion Outside of Mass” with implementation of the new service no later than December 1, 2024.
