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Fifty years later, national liturgy group still has work to do

The Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions celebrated its 50th anniversary during its annual conference at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago Oct. 9-11, 2019. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Capuchin Father Edward Foley delivers a keynote during the conference Oct. 9 (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Capuchin Father Edward Foley delivers a keynote during the conference Oct. 9 (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Jeremy Helmes from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati listens to Foley’s presentation. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Historical artifacts, such as medallions from the Second Vatican Council, were on display for participants to view during the conference. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Historical artifacts, such as medallions from the Second Vatican Council, were on display for participants to view during the conference. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Historical artifacts, such as medallions from the Second Vatican Council, were on display for participants to view during the conference. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Before he speaks to participants, Bishop Carl Mengeling, retired bishop of Lansing, Michigan, visits with Father Bob Kennedy from the Diocese of Rochester. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Rita Thiron, executive director of FDLC, introduces Bishop Carl Mengeling to participants. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Bishop Mengeling speaks to participants about being present in Rome for the opening of the Second Vatican Council and serving as a page during some council sessions. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Father Mark Binder from the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, Region 9, listens to Bishop Mengeling’s presentation. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Bishop Mengeling speaks to participants about being present in Rome for the opening of the Second Vatican Council and serving as a page during some council sessions. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

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