U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Vote to Draft Document on Meaning of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) recently concluded its Spring Plenary Assembly. Since the assembly's conclusion, much attention has been given to the discussion of the meaning of the Eucharist in the life of the Church and corresponding vote to draft a document on this topic. Many questions have been publicized regarding this discussion and future implications. In view of this and to help provide clarity to the questions that have been raised, you may find the following statement and Questions and Answers document compiled by the USCCB useful:

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Vote to Write a Document on the Meaning of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church: Statement of Archbishop José H. Gomez, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

Questions and Answers on the U.S. Bishops’ Vote to Draft a Document on the Meaning of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church