Resources on the Death of Pope Francis
FDLC joins in prayer for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis, who passed into eternal life on April 21, 2025. May he rest in peace. Well done, good and faithful servant.
Resources will be added to this page as they become available. Last Updated: 4/21/2025
FDLC Resources
Upon This Rock: Protocol, Procedures and Liturgical Preparation for use upon the Death of the Pope and the Election of His Successor (FDLC, 2025)
Novena: To Be Announced
Resource Documents: To Be Announced
Resource Links: To Be Announced
Sample Universal Prayers
- For Pope Francis, may he be numbered among God’s elect and know the splendor of heaven, we pray to the Lord.
- For God’s peace upon the spirit of Francis, our Pope; may he share in the eternal fellowship of those who, faithful to the teachings of the Apostles, dwell in the heavenly kingdom, we pray to the Lord.
- For Pope Francis, who was entrusted with the care of the Church, may he enter the joy of God’s kingdom where there is no more sorrow and no more tears, we pray to the Lord.
Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions
Lent, Sacred Paschal Triduum and Easter
FDLC is pleased to offer this collection of free resources to assist in your parish and diocesan preparations for Lent, the Sacred Paschal Triduum, and the Easter Season in both English and Spanish:

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This Liturgical Preparation Aid includes:
- The Order for Reconciling Several Penitents with Individual Confession and Absolution (Readings, Sample Penances, Music Suggestions)
- Frequently Asked Questions
- A Liturgical Calendar for Lent, Triduum, and the Easter Season
  The Lectionary for Mass – Year C
  Preparation Sheets for the Rites belonging to the Period of Purification and Enlightenment
- Preparation Sheet for Palm Sunday
- Preparation Sheets for the Sacred Paschal Triduum

Free Webinar Series - Registration now live!

On Wednesdays, from May 7 to June 4, the FDLC will be hosting another free webinar series. The topic will be The Art of Celebrating: Something More is Required.

DATE	TOPIC	PRESENTERS
May 7	Understanding Ars celebrandi	Fr. Paul Turner and Fr. Bruce Cinquegrani
May 14	The Role of the Assembly	Sr. Joyce Ann Zimmerman, CppS
May 21	The Role of the Presider	Bishop Mark Seitz
May 28	Lay Ministers	Msgr. Michael Begolly and Victoria Tufano
June 4	Music and the Liturgy	Dr. Dolores Martinez and Dr. Steve Janco

Registration is now live at: www.fdlc.org/artofcelebrating2025 Over 253 people have already registered!

As always, if you ever have a conflict with your schedule, all registered persons will receive a link to watch the recording.

Jubilee Year Workshop
With Bergsma, Hahn, Morrow

This April, join Dr. John Bergsma—the leading expert on the Year of Jubilee—for four days of biblical formation, spiritual renewal, and priestly fraternity.

Together with Dr. Scott Hahn, Dr. Jeff Morrow, and other leading theologians, Dr. Bergsma will unpack the deep biblical meaning of the 2025 Year of Jubilee and how to embrace a “jubilee spirituality” throughout the year.

Refreshed in spirit and equipped with new insights into the biblical roots of this celebration, you will return to your parish ready to help your parishioners celebrate this Jubilee Year to the fullest!

This conference is on schedule to sell out soon, so be sure to reserve your spot today!

Year of Grace

The Year of Grace has been published by the Office of Worship of the Archdiocese. It is intended as a quick reference guide for those responsible for and who assist with the preparation of the liturgy.
To download the YEAR OF GRACE 2025 document, click HERE .

The Office of Worship has published a Quick Guide to Wedding Masses on Fridays and Saturdays. The hope is that whoever is responsible for helping the couples select the time and date for their wedding can be aware that the selection of an evening Mass time/ particular day is impacted by the rubrics. Here is a quick reference guide as to whether the nuptial prayers and readings can be used.
Bp. Barron's Reflections
- Tuesday, April 29, 2025
  
  Friends, in today’s Gospel, Jesus declares that he must be lifted up to bring eternal life to believers.
Rome Reports

Welcome

Welcome to this website for the priests of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. The intent of this website is to become a place where our brother priests can find information to assist them in their priestly life and ministry. It can also be a place for the sharing of ideas and information to become more effective ministers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Please feel free to share your ideas and suggestions with the Ongoing Formation of Priests Committee. We can be reached by clicking HERE.

If you are looking for information on becoming a priest in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, please visit the Office of Vocations by clicking HERE.
PASTORAL MANUAL

To access the Archdiocesan Pastoral Manual, click here.
Basic Plan for the Ongoing Formation of Priests

This document is the basic plan of ongoing formation for priests who count themselves among other believers but who also stand and serve in a unique way in the Church of Christ, conformed to Christ as his sacramental representatives in the presbyteral order. God invites them to transformation across their lifetime, and their formation is marked by constant elements at every stage of life. At the same time, there are specific formational challenges that emerge in particular seasons of their priestly ministry. Both the constant and the changing elements of formation are included in the basic plan.

For a complete copy of the Basic Plan for the Ongoing Formation of Priests, click HERE.
Today's Readings
- Memorial of Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church
  
  Reading 1 Acts 4:32-37
  Responsorial Psalm Psalm 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5
  Gospel John 3:7b-15
Archdiocesan news

For the latest news from around the Archdiocese, click HERE.

For the Archdiocesan Pastoral Manual, click HERE.
Documents
- April 2016 Flood Relief
- Preparatory Document for the XV General Assembly of Bishops' Synod
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Resources on the Death of Pope Francis

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Novena: To Be Announced

Resource Documents: To Be Announced

Resource Links: To Be Announced

Sample Universal Prayers

Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions
Lent, Sacred Paschal Triduum and Easter

Free Webinar Series - Registration now live!

Jubilee Year Workshop
With Bergsma, Hahn, Morrow

Year of Grace

Bp. Barron's Reflections

Rome Reports

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PASTORAL MANUAL

Basic Plan for the Ongoing Formation of Priests

Today's Readings

Archdiocesan news

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