Agenda announced for US bishops’ meeting

November 03, 2022

A full and substantive agenda awaits the US bishops at their November 14-17 meeting in Baltimore.

A partial list of agenda items includes

• an address by the Papal Nuncio to the United States, Archbishop Christophe Pierre; last year, the Pope extended his term beyond the customary five years and the customary retirement age
• the final address by Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles as USCCB president
• the election of a new president, vice president, and chairmen of six committees
• discussion of the Synod on Synodality, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and the bishops’ Eucharistic revival initiative
• in light of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, a discussion of supporting women and families
• discussion of the new catechumenate model of marriage preparation and World Youth Day 2023
• a “review and approval of five translations for liturgical rituals”
• a discussion of Journeying Together, the bishops’ young adult initiative
• a discussion of potential revisions to Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship for the 2024 national election

 

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Further information:

• U.S. Bishops to Meet Nov. 14-17 in Baltimore; Will Elect New USCCB President, Vice President, Committee Chairs, and Vote on Action Items; Assembly to Be Live Streamed (USCCB)