USCCB to discuss clerical abuse, Synod implementation during June assembly

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The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will hold its Spring Plenary Assembly from June 10-12 in Orlando. Key agenda items include discussions on the implementation of the Synod on Synodality, revisions to child protection policies, and the consecration of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The assembly will also feature a presentation of a new edition of the lectionary for Mass and livestreamed public sessions.

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▪The USCCB will discuss the implementation of the Synod on Synodality during its June assembly.
▪Proposed revisions to the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People will align with the bishops' commitment to preventing clerical abuse.
▪The assembly will include the consecration of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus during a special Mass.

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News USCCB to discuss clerical abuse, Synod implementation during June assembly The US bishops gathering next month for the spring assembly will discuss synodal implementation, revisions to child protection policies, and consecrate America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Shutterstock AntoninoCambria 0 Antonino Cambria Comments 0 Wed May 20, 2026 - 8:27 am EDT (LifeSiteNews) — The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) announced the tentative agenda for its upcoming Spring Plenary Assembly on Monday, which will include discussing the implementation of the Synod on Synodality, revising a charter protecting young people from abuse, a presentation of a new edition of the lectionary for Mass, and the consecration of the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

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