Washington D.C., May 4, 2005 / 22:00 pm
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops will hold its spring meeting at the Fairmont Chicago June 16-18.
The packed agenda includes the revised Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, the 5th Edition of the Program of Priestly Formation, adaptations of the Order of Mass, a statement of renewed commitment to Catholic elementary and secondary schools, and a pastoral letter on World Missions.
The bishops will spend a half-day in prayer and discussion on the theme of Evangelization and Catechesis.