 Pope Francis's highly-anticipated post-synodal Apostolic Exhortation, Amoris Laetitia' (The Joy of Love), on love in the family was released today on Friday, April 8.
The Apostolic Exhortation is the conclusion of a two-year synod process discussing both the beauty and challenges of family life today.
The Catholic Apostolate Center has updated our Marriage and Family resources page to include helpful reflections and commentary to guide you through this historic document.
These resources include:
- Statement from Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
- Statement from Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles on Pope Francis' Apostolic Exhortation on Love in the Family
- USCCB resource page on Amoris Laetitia'
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Upcoming Speaking Events
Catholics on Call Partner's Conference
September 15-16, 2016
Chicago, IL
The 2016 Catholics on Call Partner Conference "Collaboration" will take place on September 15-16, 2016. Campus ministers, vocation directors, volunteer directors, and anyone who ministers to young adults have the opportunity to come together to learn and discuss best practices for supporting young adult men and women in their vocational discernment.
Fr. Frank S. Donio, S.A.C., Director of the Catholic Apostolate Center, and Barbara Humphrey McCrabb, Assistant Director for Higher Education at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, will be speaking and presenting on Theology of Collaboration and Collaboration in Ministry.
National Association for Lay Ministry (NALM): Soaring to New Heights - NALM at 40 June 1-2, 2016 Albuquerque, NM
Fr. Frank S. Donio, S.A.C., and Barbara Humphrey McCrabb, Assistant Director for Higher Education for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, will facilitate "The Way of the Apostle: Human Formation through Collaboration."
Their presentation will discuss the importance of sharing a common mission in lay ecclesial ministry. Lay ministers are called to collaborate with clergy and other laity in fulfilling the mission of the Church. Fr. Frank and Barbara will explore ways of collaboration using scripture, sharing promising practices, identifying pastoral strategies and engaging participants in reflection on their own ministry.
The Catholic Apostolate Center is available to present, discuss, exhibit, and speak on many topics with relevance to the Church and the world today. We encourage you to contact the Center to learn more about how we can collaborate with you through the media, speaking engagements, or conference exhibitions.
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Updated Easter Resources
The Catholic Apostolate Center has updated our Lent and Easter resources page to accompany you throughout these fifty days of the Easter season as we prepare for Pentecost.
Our page includes includes:
Be sure to check out our updated Lent and Easter Resources page throughout this Easter season!
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Webinar Highlight
Missionary Apostles for the 21st Century
As we prepare to celebrate the Feast of Pentecost on May 15th, let us pray and reflect upon what it means to be missionary apostles today. The last words of Christ before the Ascension were, "Go and make disciples out of all nations" (Matthew 28:19).
Pope Francis restates the command of Christ by calling for a church of missionary disciples. What does that look like for you?
In this webinar, Dr. Susan Timoney, Secretary for Pastoral Ministry and Social Concerns for the Archdiocese of Washington, discusses the vocation and mission of the laity in the work of evangelization as shaped by Evangelii Nuntiandi and Evangelii Gaudium.
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Social Media Engagement Survey
The Catholic Apostolate Center has created an engagement survey regarding our social media. We'd love to hear from you! Our five minute survey will help us better understand what's effective as we continue our efforts to spread the Gospel.
Click here to help us continue to revitalize our Church for the New Evangelization.
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Ad Infinitum Blog
Reflection of a Brother's Boy
"I found that even the simplest acknowledgement of God-this small act of love-would help me endure the challenges of the day."
-Thomas Wong
In our latest blog post, Thomas writes about attending a Lasallian high school and how the example of St. John Baptist de la Salle continues to impact his spiritual life today.
Click here to continue reading.
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St. Stanislaus
April 11, 2016
Stanislaus was the bishop of Kraków who was killed by King Boleslaus II for his "outspokenness on the evils of the peasantry and the king, especially his unjust wars and immoral acts." -American Catholic
Feast Facts:
- Patron of Poland
- Born in Szczepanow near Kraków on July 26, 1030
- Became bishop of Kraków in 1072
St. Stanislaus, pray for us and for the ongoing preparations for World Youth Day 2016 in Kraków!
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