Eucharistic Preaching in a Time of Eucharistic Revival

Saturday, February 10, 2024
Maloney Hall
The Catholic University of America

Keynote Speaker:
The Most Rev. William D. Byrne
Bishop of Springfield, MA

 

How can preachers better unlock the power of the Gospel and enkindle their congregations with apostolic zeal, particularly in this time of national Eucharistic revival? Join the chairman-elect of the USCCB Committee on Communications, Bishop William D. Byrne, and a panel of veteran preachers as they discuss their own experiences and best practices. Morning Prayer will be prayed communally and a continental breakfast will be offered.

Schedule: 

• 9:45 a.m.: Check in and Breakfast in Maloney Hall
• 10:15 a.m.: Morning Prayer in Della Ratta Auditorium
• 10:30 a.m.: Lecture by Bishop Byrne
• 11:30 a.m.: Break
• 11:45 a.m.: Panel Discussion on Preaching
  Moderator: Dr. Susan Timoney, Associate Dean for Graduate Ministerial Studies
  The Most Rev. William D. Byrne
  Fr. Bud Stevens, P.S.S., Rector, Theological College
  Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, O.P., Editor, Our Sunday Visitor
  Fr. Frank DeSiano, C.S.P., President, Paulist Evangelization Ministries
  Fr. Pat Smith, Pastor, St. Augustine Parish, Washington, D.C.

Contact

For more information or to request accommodations, please email trs-preaching-excellence@cua.edu. 

The 2024 Preaching Symposium is part of The Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Excellence in Preaching Initiative, which is funded by the Lilly Endowment's Compelling Preaching Initiative.