Reconciliation is one of the six components of mission. The USCMA Board of Directors made Reconciliation the theme for 2019.

USCMA held a four-part webinar series in September, 2019 that explored the nature, scope, theology, spirituality, and pastoral practice of reconciliation.

 

Part 1: Foundations

Not able to make it for Part 1? Want to watch it again? Access a video recording below!

Access the slide deck used in the webinar here. 

Part 2: The Path of Encounter

Access the slide deck used in the webinar here. 

Part 3: The Long Journey

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Part 4: Reconciliation Applied

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Speakers:
Bruce Carlson is Mission Coordinator for the Diocese of Joliet and deacon for St. Mary’s (West Chicago).
Frank DeSiano, a Paulist, is President, Paulist Evangelization Ministries, and Director of Formation.
Suzanne Giblin, a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet, served inleadership, conflict resolution, and spiritual companioning.
Peggy Maquire, an Associate with theSisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, is a retired DRE.
Don McCrabb is Executive Director for USCMA.
Mary Motte, a member of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary, is the Director of their Mission Resource Center.

Resources:
The Ministry of Reconciliation – Spirituality and Strategies by Robert J. Schreiter, C.PP.S.
Joy of the Gospel, by Pope Francis
Mercy – The Essence of the Gospel and the Key to Christian Life, by Walter Kasper.