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Bishops' Conferences

Episcopal conferences and other regional bodies of bishops.

100 documents

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1950s

  1. Conclusiones de la Conferencia General de Río de Janeiro4 August 1955Rio de Janeiro Conclusions (root; founding of CELAM)Bishops' Conferences

1960s

  1. Plano de Pastoral de Conjunto 1966-1970†November 1965Joint Pastoral Plan 1966-1970Bishops' Conferences
  2. Pastoral Statement on Penance and Abstinence18 November 1966Penance and AbstinenceBishops' Conferences
  3. Statement on Race Relations and Poverty†19 November 1966Race Relations and PovertyBishops' Conferences
  4. The Church in Our Day21 January 1968The Church in Our DayBishops' Conferences
  5. Documento de Medellín: La Iglesia en la actual transformación de América Latina a la luz del Concilio6 September 1968Medellín ConclusionsBishops' Conferences
  6. Human Life in Our Day15 November 1968Human Life in Our DayBishops' Conferences
  7. Documento de San Miguel†April 1969San Miguel Declaration (application of Medellín to Argentina)Bishops' Conferences

1970s

  1. The Program of Priestly Formation (1st ed.)18 January 1971Program of Priestly Formation (1st ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  2. Permanent Deacons in the United States: Guidelines on Their Formation and Ministry5 August 1971Permanent Deacon GuidelinesBishops' Conferences
  3. Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Facilities†November 1971Ethical and Religious Directives (1st ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  4. Music in Catholic Worship†1972Music in Catholic WorshipBishops' Conferences
  5. To Teach as Jesus DidNovember 1972To Teach as Jesus DidBishops' Conferences
  6. Basic Teachings for Catholic Religious Education†11 January 1973Basic Teachings for Catholic Religious EducationBishops' Conferences
  7. Behold Your Mother: Woman of Faith21 November 1973Behold Your MotherBishops' Conferences
  8. Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities20 November 1975Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life ActivitiesBishops' Conferences
  9. The Program of Priestly Formation (2nd ed.)†1976Program of Priestly Formation (2nd ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  10. Political Responsibility: Reflections on an Election Year12 February 1976Political ResponsibilityBishops' Conferences
  11. To Live in Christ Jesus: A Pastoral Reflection on the Moral Life11 November 1976To Live in Christ JesusBishops' Conferences
  12. Sharing the Light of Faith: National Catechetical Directory†November 1977National Catechetical Directory (Sharing the Light of Faith)Bishops' Conferences
  13. Environment and Art in Catholic Worship2 November 1977Environment and Art in Catholic WorshipBishops' Conferences
  14. Pastoral Statement of U.S. Catholic Bishops on Persons with Disabilities16 November 1978Persons with DisabilitiesBishops' Conferences
  15. Documento de Puebla: La evangelización en el presente y en el futuro de América Latina13 February 1979Puebla DocumentBishops' Conferences
  16. Brothers and Sisters to Us14 November 1979Brothers and Sisters to Us (on racism)Bishops' Conferences

1980s

  1. Called and Gifted: The American Catholic Laity13 November 1980Called and GiftedBishops' Conferences
  2. The Program of Priestly Formation (3rd ed.)†1981Program of Priestly Formation (3rd ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  3. Fulfilled in Your Hearing: The Homily in the Sunday Assembly1982Fulfilled in Your HearingBishops' Conferences
  4. Liturgical Music Today†1982Liturgical Music TodayBishops' Conferences
  5. Catequese Renovada: Orientações e Conteúdo (Doc. 26)†15 April 1983Renewed CatechesisBishops' Conferences
  6. The Challenge of Peace: God's Promise and Our Response3 May 1983The Challenge of PeaceBishops' Conferences
  7. The Hispanic Presence: Challenge and Commitment†12 December 1983The Hispanic PresenceBishops' Conferences
  8. What We Have Seen and Heard9 September 1984What We Have Seen and Heard (Black Catholic bishops on evangelization)Bishops' Conferences
  9. Economic Justice for AllNovember 1986Economic Justice for AllBishops' Conferences
  10. National Statutes for the CatechumenateNovember 1986National Statutes for the CatechumenateBishops' Conferences
  11. National Pastoral Plan for Hispanic Ministry†18 November 1987National Pastoral Plan for Hispanic MinistryBishops' Conferences
  12. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (U.S. edition, mandatory use)†1 September 1988RCIA U.S. EditionBishops' Conferences

1990s

  1. Plenty Good Room: The Spirit and Truth of African American Catholic WorshipJune 1990Plenty Good RoomBishops' Conferences
  2. Heritage and Hope: Evangelization in the United States†November 1990Heritage and HopeBishops' Conferences
  3. In Support of Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools†14 November 1990In Support of Catholic SchoolsBishops' Conferences
  4. Renewing the Earth14 November 1991Renewing the EarthBishops' Conferences
  5. The Program of Priestly Formation (4th ed.)†1992Program of Priestly Formation (4th ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  6. Documento de Santo Domingo: Nueva evangelización, promoción humana, cultura cristiana†28 October 1992Santo Domingo DocumentBishops' Conferences
  7. Stewardship: A Disciple's ResponseNovember 1992Stewardship: A Disciple's ResponseBishops' Conferences
  8. Go and Make Disciples: A National Plan and Strategy for Catholic Evangelization in the United States18 November 1992Go and Make DisciplesBishops' Conferences
  9. Communities of Salt and Light: Reflections on the Social Mission of the ParishNovember 1993Communities of Salt and LightBishops' Conferences
  10. Follow the Way of Love17 November 1993Follow the Way of Love (to families)Bishops' Conferences
  11. Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (revised)†November 1994Ethical and Religious Directives (1994 rev.)Bishops' Conferences
  12. Guidelines for the Celebration of the Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities16 June 1995Sacraments with Persons with DisabilitiesBishops' Conferences
  13. Called and Gifted for the Third MillenniumNovember 1995Called and Gifted for the Third MillenniumBishops' Conferences
  14. Sons and Daughters of the Light: A Pastoral Plan for Ministry with Young Adults12 November 1996Sons and Daughters of the LightBishops' Conferences
  15. Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry†1997Renewing the VisionBishops' Conferences
  16. Always Our Children10 September 1997Always Our ChildrenBishops' Conferences
  17. Sharing Catholic Social Teaching: Challenges and Directions19 June 1998Sharing Catholic Social TeachingBishops' Conferences
  18. Living the Gospel of Life: A Challenge to American CatholicsNovember 1998Living the Gospel of LifeBishops' Conferences
  19. Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us: A Pastoral Plan for Adult Faith Formation17 November 1999Our Hearts Were Burning Within UsBishops' Conferences
  20. The Application of Ex Corde Ecclesiae for the United States17 November 1999Ex Corde Ecclesiae Application for the U.S.Bishops' Conferences

2000s

  1. Welcoming the Stranger Among Us: Unity in Diversity15 November 2000Welcoming the Stranger Among UsBishops' Conferences
  2. Built of Living Stones: Art, Architecture, and Worship16 November 2000Built of Living StonesBishops' Conferences
  3. The Basic Plan for the Ongoing Formation of Priests2001Basic Plan for the Ongoing Formation of PriestsBishops' Conferences
  4. Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People14 June 2002Charter for the Protection of Children and Young PeopleBishops' Conferences
  5. Strangers No Longer: Together on the Journey of Hope22 January 2003Strangers No Longer (with Mexican bishops)Bishops' Conferences
  6. National Directory for the Formation, Ministry, and Life of Permanent Deacons in the United States26 December 2004National Directory for Permanent Deacons (1st ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  7. National Directory for Catechesis†May 2005National Directory for CatechesisBishops' Conferences
  8. Renewing Our Commitment to Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools in the Third MillenniumJune 2005Renewing Our Commitment to Catholic SchoolsBishops' Conferences
  9. Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the LordNovember 2005Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the LordBishops' Conferences
  10. United States Catholic Catechism for Adults†July 2006U.S. Catholic Catechism for AdultsBishops' Conferences
  11. The Program of Priestly Formation (5th ed.)4 August 2006Program of Priestly Formation (5th ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  12. Happy Are Those Who Are Called to His Supper14 November 2006Happy Are Those Who Are Called to His SupperBishops' Conferences
  13. Ministry to Persons with a Homosexual Inclination: Guidelines for Pastoral Care14 November 2006Ministry to Persons with a Homosexual InclinationBishops' Conferences
  14. Documento de Aparecida31 May 2007Aparecida DocumentBishops' Conferences
  15. Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship14 November 2007Forming Consciences for Faithful CitizenshipBishops' Conferences
  16. Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship14 November 2007Sing to the LordBishops' Conferences
  17. Marriage: Love and Life in the Divine Plan17 November 2009Marriage: Love and Life in the Divine PlanBishops' Conferences

2010s

  1. Our First, Most Cherished Liberty12 April 2012Our First, Most Cherished LibertyBishops' Conferences
  2. Disciples Called to Witness: The New Evangelization16 April 2012Disciples Called to WitnessBishops' Conferences
  3. Preaching the Mystery of Faith: The Sunday HomilyNovember 2012Preaching the Mystery of FaithBishops' Conferences
  4. Create in Me a Clean Heart: A Pastoral Response to Pornography17 November 2015Create in Me a Clean HeartBishops' Conferences
  5. Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship (2015 revision)17 November 2015Faithful Citizenship (2015)Bishops' Conferences
  6. Cristãos leigos e leigas na Igreja e na sociedade (Doc. 105)†April 2016Lay Christians in Church and SocietyBishops' Conferences
  7. Living as Missionary Disciples: A Resource for Evangelization†2017Living as Missionary DisciplesBishops' Conferences
  8. Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (6th ed.)June 2018Ethical and Religious Directives (6th ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  9. Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to LoveNovember 2018Open Wide Our HeartsBishops' Conferences
  10. National Directory for the Formation, Ministry, and Life of Permanent Deacons (2nd ed.)12 June 2019National Directory for Permanent Deacons (2nd ed.)Bishops' Conferences

2020s

  1. Called to the Joy of Love: A National Pastoral Framework for Marriage and Family Life Ministry18 June 2021Called to the Joy of LoveBishops' Conferences
  2. The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church17 November 2021The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the ChurchBishops' Conferences
  3. Mensaje final y desafíos pastorales de la Primera Asamblea Eclesial de América Latina y el Caribe†28 November 2021Ecclesial Assembly: Final Message and Pastoral ChallengesBishops' Conferences
  4. National Eucharistic Revival (launch)†19 June 2022National Eucharistic RevivalBishops' Conferences
  5. Program of Priestly Formation in the United States of America (6th ed.)24 June 2022Program of Priestly Formation (6th ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  6. Hacia una Iglesia sinodal en salida a las periferias†November 2022Toward a Synodal Church Going Forth to the PeripheriesBishops' Conferences
  7. National Pastoral Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry: Missionary Disciples Going Forth with Joy16 June 2023National Pastoral Plan for Hispanic/Latino MinistryBishops' Conferences
  8. Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship (new introductory note)†15 November 2023Faithful Citizenship (2023)Bishops' Conferences
  9. Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (U.S. edition): Decree of Promulgation31 March 2024OCIA U.S. Edition (promulgation)Bishops' Conferences
  10. National Statutes for the Christian Initiation of Adults25 April 2024National Statutes for Christian Initiation of AdultsBishops' Conferences
  11. Keeping Christ's Sacred Promise: A Pastoral Framework for Indigenous Ministry†June 2024Keeping Christ's Sacred PromiseBishops' Conferences
  12. Listen, Teach, Send: A National Pastoral Framework for Ministries with Youth and Young Adults17 June 2024Listen, Teach, SendBishops' Conferences
  13. Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (U.S. edition): mandatory use5 March 2025OCIA U.S. Edition (mandatory use)Bishops' Conferences
  14. Mensaje al Pueblo de Dios, 40ª Asamblea General del CELAM30 May 2025CELAM 40th General Assembly MessageBishops' Conferences
  15. Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (7th ed.)12 November 2025Ethical and Religious Directives (7th ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  16. Special Pastoral Message on Immigration12 November 2025Special Message on ImmigrationBishops' Conferences
  17. Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People (2026 revision)11 June 2026Charter (2026 revision)Bishops' Conferences