O Key of David,
O royal Power of Israel,
controlling at your will the gate of heaven:
Come, break down the prison walls of death
for those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death;
and lead your captive people into freedom.

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Highlights from CCUSA

PLEASE NOTE: The next weekly digest will appear on Jan. 3, 2022. Merry Christmas! and Happy New Year!

Register now for the 2022 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering!

CCUSA is a proud sponsor of the annual Catholic Social Ministry Gathering of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. This year's event, "Justice at the Margins," will be held virtually from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. Don't miss this transformative gathering of prayer, learning and advocacy. This year's gathering will include:

• Inspiring leading voices in Church and society.
• Workshops with policy experts and grassroots community leaders.
• Resources from dozens of Catholic social ministry organizations.
• Virtual advocacy visits with elected officials.
• And much more.

The entire program will be offered bilingually (English and Spanish), and sign interpretation will be available. Special opportunities include the Diversity Outreach Initiative, the Young Leaders Initiative, and a new group registration option with discounted rates for groups of 10 or more. Click here to register or learn more. Scholarships are available to cover a portion of the registration fee. Apply now. The application deadline is January 10, 2022.

“Synod on Synodality” Slack Workspace

To facilitate intra-Catholic Charities conversations and resource sharing on the “Synod on Synodality,” inaugurated by Pope Francis, a dedicated Slack workspace has been established. Catholic Charities leaders engaged in the synodal process may join this workspace by clicking here. Contact Scott Hurd with any questions.

O'Grady Advanced Leadership Institute: Save the dates!

Make plans now to attend the Catholic Charities USA O’Grady Advanced Leadership Institute, to be held from May 16-20, 2022, at the Bethany Center near Tampa. The Institute offers an in-depth consideration of the particular knowledge and skills necessary for effective Catholic Charities leadership, and is designed for Catholic Charities senior leaders and those who have completed the foundational O’Grady Leadership Institute. Registration will open in early 2022, and space will be limited. Questions and expressions of intent may be directed to Scott Hurd.

Events and Webinars

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