Delegate’s task is to renew and strengthen foundations of LCWR

Recently at the Vatican the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith released their findings of the Doctrinal Assessment of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR). In order to implement the findings of the doctrinal assessment, the Holy See, through the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, has appointed Most Reverend Peter Sartain, Archbishop of Seattle, as its archbishop delegate for review, guidance and approval, where necessary, of the work of the LCWR. Most Reverend Leonard Blair, Bishop of Toledo, and I were also appointed as assistant delegates.

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What happens when I tell someone? What is involved in my preparation?

Do not worry! You won't be signed up on the spot. Expressing a desire or question about the Catholic faith is a start of a journey. We will assist you in exploring and deepening your understanding of our faith and how we live it, but there is no expectation or pressure on you to join. That is between you and God and the Catholic community.

A priest may decide to accompany you, sometimes involving other Catholics, in a series of get togethers. You will probably hear more about the various beliefs and practices of our faith, which should help you decide if the Catholic Church is for you. You may also be encouraged in prayer and participation in various Catholic community events and mission and outreach activities.

Once you have decided that you want to join the Church, you will start the process that is known as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). This process is the formal way people are received into the Church and is described in more detail below.


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