Liturgical Items Will Dominate Spring Bishops’ Meeting Agenda In San Antonio
June 17, 2009
SAN ANTONIO, TX (MetroCatholic) – The Spring General Meeting of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) starts June 17 in San Antonio, Texas.
Sessions open to media are Wednesday, June 17, 1:30-5 p.m., and Thursday, 9 a.m.-12: 15 p.m.
In the agenda Wednesday afternoon are the report by the National Advisory Board and a presentation by Archbishop Roberto Gonzalez of San Juan, Puerto Rico on the proceedings from the Fifth General Conference of the Latin American Bishops Council (CELAM). The action items will revolve around liturgical items including Mass of Thanksgiving for the Gift of Human Life, the Order of Mass, and Masses and Prayers for Various Needs and Intentions. The later portion of the afternoon will be dedicated to oral reports on the Pastoral Initiative on Marriage and the Ad Hoc Committee for the Defense of Marriage.
On Thursday, elections to Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc. (CLINIC) board as well as debate and vote on all the Divine Worship action items will be held. The later portion of the morning will be dedicated to economic issues such as funding the Causes and Context Study and debate and vote of the 2010 dioceses’ assessment.
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While in San Antonio, why shouldn’t the USCCB discuss the propriety of Bishop Gomez’ new palatial residence? The Diocese has laid off full time staff while accepting contributions to build a palace for a king. I am ashamed of and for my Church.