Newsletter | October 29, 2018 | Issue 150
Synod on Young People, the Faith,
and Vocational Discernment:
A Path Forward for the Church
Synod on Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment

During the month of October, Pope Francis convened the Synod on Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment. To learn more about the entire process of this Synod, you can read our last newsletter by clicking here , or by visiting the USCCB Synod website by clicking here .

The Center was pleased to interview Bishop Frank J. Caggiano of the Diocese of Bridgeport who was in Rome as part of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops delegation for the Synod. Center Administrative Associate, Brian Rhude, discussed the experience of the Synod with Bishop Caggiano and what it means for the Church in the United States. To watch this video, please click here .  

Bishop Caggiano delivered a powerful homily during Morning Prayer of the Synod on October 18 discussing broken hearts and the mercy of Christ. You can read his homily by clicking here . 
Over the course of the Synod, the  Catholic Apostolate Center has had the opportunity to collaborate with Grotto Network , USCCB’s Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry , and the Archdiocese of Washington , to bring Synod updates to those who were not able to be present in Rome. 
Be sure to follow Grotto Network on social media and check regularly the social media of the Catholic Apostolate Center for information about the conclusion of the Synod.

For up-to-date resources on the Synod, please visit the Center’s Synod resource page by clicking here .

The Center was intentional about bringing the Synod to our followers outside of Rome through our Instagram . Through posts and stories, the Center provided an inside look into the activities of #Synod2018. We encourage you to download the Instagram app and follow @cathapostlectr – visit our Instagram page by clicking here (please note that Instagram works best by using the app on a smart phone, iPad, or tablet).

Once on Instagram, be sure to click our #Synod2018 story just below our bio for a full recap, in picture and video, of the Center’s presence at the Synod. 
Foundation of the Union
The Catholic Apostolate Center is pleased to celebrate the Foundation of the Union of Catholic Apostolate , from which the Center derives its spirituality and apostolic charism. Although founded by St. Vincent Pallotti in 1835, the Union of Catholic Apostolate was declared an International Public A ssociation of the Faithful by a decree of the Pontifical Council for the Laity on October 28, 2003.
The Union of Catholic Apostolate is a "communion of the faithful who, united with God and with one another in accordance with the charism of St. Vincent Pallotti , promote the co-responsibility of all the baptized to revive faith and rekindle charity in the Church and in the world, and to bring all to unity in Christ" (UAC General Statutes, n. 1).

The Union unites all who are inspired by the apostolic ideals of St. Vincent Pallotti . This includes communities founded by St. Vincent Pallotti himself, or those which were founded more recently, as well as lay faithful, committed as individuals, or organized in groups and communities. All form one family under the Union and are dedicated to addressing today's challenges of the universal apostolate.

Learn more about the Union of Catholic Apostolate by clicking here .

Learn more about St. Vincent Pallotti by clicking here . 
Son Rise Morning Show

On the morning of Wednesday, October 17, Center Director, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. , was interviewed on The Son Rise Morning Show about the Center's seven-year anniversary. To listen to the full interview, please click here .
 
You can hear Fr. Frank on the Son Rise Morning Show every Wednesday morning at approximately 8:23 am EDT. He often speaks on themes regarding Missionary Discipleship and various ways active Catholics can live out their baptismal call. You can find a radio station near you to listen live by clicking  here .

Did you know that in addition to audio from the Son Rise Morning Show, the Center offers a variety of podcasts ? Here's what we offer:
On Mission

On Mission is the newest podcast initiative that features a roundtable conversation between Fr. Frank and other Center staff on topics of relevance in the Church today, including discernment , Catholic Social Teaching , and holiness . 
Reflections

During Lent and Advent seasons, the Center collaborates Catholic Volunteer Network to provide reflections. Check out our Reflection Podcast on the first week of Advent from last year by clicking here .
Blogcasts

Have you heard of the Center's Ad Infinitum Blog ? Not able to sit down and read these reflections? You can listen to recordings of some of our best blogs by listening to our blogcasts. 
Interviews

Occasionally the Center has the opportunity to interview a great voice in the life of the Church to unpack certain topics they have expertise in. Be sure to listen to our interview with Julianne Stanz , Director of the New Evangelization for the Diocese of Green Bay, by clicking here .  
To subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, click  here .

To subscribe to our podcast on Android, click  here.

You can also find our podcasts, by visiting the Catholic Apostolate Center podcast web page,  here .  
The Church's Newest Saints
On October 14, amid the Synod on Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment, Pope Francis canonized the following people: Pope Paul VI , Archbishop Oscar Romero , Francesco Spinelli (Italian priest), Vincent Romano (Italian priest), Maria-Katharina Kasper (German nun), Nazaria Ignacia of Santa Teresa de Jesus (Spanish nun), and Nunzio Sulprizio (Italian teenager).
For more information about Saint Paul VI, please visit our  Saint Paul VI resource page  by clicking  here .

For more information on Saint Oscar Romero, please visit our  Saint Oscar Romero resource page  by clicking  here .

For resources on  Saint Oscar Romero in Spanish , please click  here .
Upcoming Events with the Center

On November 6, Fr. Frank will be in the Diocese of Cleveland for the Stewardship and Evangelization Workshop . Fr. Frank will be the keynote speaker discussing Living as Missionary Disciples .

Living as Missionary Disciples is a resource that has been released by the USCCB which “provides dioceses and parishes and other church ministries with a road map to ‘new paths for the Church's journey’ of evangelization. It is not intended to provide a ready-made program for a parish to follow or a detailed strategic plan to implement. Rather, it offers principles that dioceses and parishes can apply to their efforts in evangelization and missionary discipleship.”
The Center collaborated with the USCCB to develop this new document. To view the Center’s resources on Living as Missionary Disciples , please click here .

From November 8-11, Catholic Volunteer Network will host the 41 st Annual National Conference on Faith-Based Service in Baltimore, Maryland. This year’s theme is “Lead with Courage, Follow with Faith.” Assistant Director of Administration for the Center and member of the CVN Board of Directors, Monica Thom Konschnik, will be presenting with CVN staff to current and recent long-term volunteers at the Conference.

From November 12-14, the Catholic Bishops of the United States will be gathering in Baltimore, Maryland for their bi-annual General Assembly. In addition to gathering as an entire body, the USCCB's committees also gather around this time, including the Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis . Fr. Frank continues to serve a consultant to the Committee. To learn more about the Committee, please click  here .
National Black Catholic Congress Webinar

On Wednesday October 17, the  National Black Catholic Congress  (NBCC) presented a webinar hosted by the Catholic Apostolate Center. Dr. Natasha Wilson, Coordinator for Education and Outreach, Office of Respect Life Ministry,  Archdiocese of Baltimore , Sandra Coles-Bell, Program Director, Office of Cultural Diversity and Outreach,  Archdiocese of Washington , and Deacon Al Turner,  Archdiocese of Washington  presented: The Human Life Issues and the Challenges to the Dignity of the Human Person.

The presenters unpacked the many “causes” of abortion, including poverty, sexism, elitism, lack of educational opportunity, joblessness, etc. In addition, the presenters addressed the Church’s pastoral response to the spiritual and emotional aftermath of abortion for women and men.

To view this webinar, you can click the image above, or click here . 
Webinar: Celebrating the Legacy of World Youth Day

On Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 2pm ET, Charlotte McCorquodale will host a webinar with special guests Stephanie Espinal, Embassy Consular Section, Tom Rhodes, Embassy Regional Security Office, Robert Yates, USCCB, Bernie Nojadera, USCCB, and Paul Jarzembowski, USCCB that will cover the following information:

1. Introducing the Embassy; what the Embassy can do for pilgrim leaders: citizen services, passports, safety and security awareness, and onsite support (Paul and Stephanie)
 
2. Safety and security measures: US Embassy and USCCB tips and recommendations (Stephanie, Robert, and Deacon Bernie)
·     Understanding Panamá 
·     International travel considerations 
·     Keeping pilgrims safe and secure
·     Navigating security protocol onsite 
·     Medical details and vaccination proof
·     U.S. Embassy satellite location in Panama City (during WYD); for your background, it will be the Waldorf Astoria in Panama City (just 1-2 blocks from the Hilton)

To register for this webinar, please click here .
ON THE BLOG
Five Takeaways from #Synod2018 by Kate Fowler

" For the past few weeks, bishops from across the globe have met in Rome for the  XV Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops  to discuss Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment. This is a momentous time for the Church, one in which she has paused from her work in order to listen and dialogue with a powerful age group in our world today: young people. In imitation of Christ Himself, who sat down during His ministry  and said , “let the children come to me,” the successors of the Apostles are engaging the young people of the world in order to learn from them, engage with them, and better accompany them on their faith journey."
Solemnity of All Saints
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