Clergy Study Day

Rev. Richard N. Fragomeni, Ph.D. is a priest of the Diocese of Albany, NY. Currently, he is Professor of Liturgy and Preaching at The Catholic Theological Union, Chicago, where he has been teaching since 1990. He is adjunct professor in the Department of Religious Studies at DePaul University. Pastorally, he serves as Rector of The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, an Italian-American spiritual center in the Archdiocese of Chicago.

Part 1  1 – 2:30

The Revised Rite of Marriage: The translation of the second edition of the Rite of Marriage has received confirmation from the Vatican and soon will be published. Examine the expanded introductory notes, with its theology and liturgical guidelines. Discuss the pastoral options that are part of this revision.

(Break) then 2:45-5:00

The Advent Season is rich in images for preaching. Learn how to connect these images into a rich treasury for preparing Advent and Christmas homilies.

A time for both priests and deacons to accompany each other into the beauty of the Advent.