The Eleventh Annual AUSCP Assembly will take place June 20-23, 2022, at the Maritime Conference Center (MCC) in Linthicum, MD (Near Baltimore). The theme will be the same as the title of Pope Francis' book, "Let Us Dream: the Path to a Better Future." At each Assembly it is a tradition to honor two persons, lay or ordained, who have significantly promoted the spirit of Vatican II by the witness they have given in the way they live, through their ministry, and by the way they share their spirituality. Those who receive the award need to be present at the Assembly.

You are invited to nominate someone for this award by sending their name and the reasons for your nomination to: office@auscp.org

Attached is a flier which gives the speakers and registration details for the 2022 AUSCP Assembly. Please help us spread the word by sharing this with priests and other friends who might join us in June 2022.

If you are looking for ideas of how to do something during Advent to give hope for our planet, the following article from NCR (12/2/21) by John R. Platt has many practical suggestions: Climate Anxiety? This 30-day action plan may give you hope

Here is an important action you can do as part of your Advent preparation for Christmas. Take a few minutes to sign petitions asking for clemency for those facing execution.

* If you are not sure that you have signed yet, go ahead. We de-duplicate before sending the petitions in.

Nothing excuses these crimes, and at the same time, neither of these executions is necessary to hold these men accountable to their crimes or to keep society safe from them or others. We all have our own motivations. What is important is that we consistently stand up to say "Not In My Name!"

As announced on Giving Tuesday, a generous donor is matching donations up to $5,000 until December 22nd. Thus far we have received $2,205 toward the matching grant. The total response to the Appeal thus far is $53,856.25 from 274 donors. Thank you!

The Annual Appeal is the main source of income for the AUSCP! We need the support of all who believe in furthering the spirit of Vatican II and the agenda of Pope Francis. If you know any persons who are possible supporters of the AUSCP, please approach them for a donation.

Thank you for whatever support you are able to offer! We are counting on your generosity to help us move forward.

You can register for these webinars by clicking HERE.

Revisiting and Renewing Our Grasp of Vatican II - Webinar Series: Wednesdays @ 1pm ET -- November 3, 10, 17, 24; December 1, and 8

This is a six-part series undertaken by AUSCP in collaboration with FutureChurch. Five of the six webinars will be presented by Sr. Maureen Sullivan, Dominican Sister of Hope (NY), Ph.D, now Professor Emerita of Theology after 32 years at St. Anselm College in New Hampshire. Sr. Maureen earned her doctorate from Fordham University and served there for four years as Academic Dean for Freshmen and Academic Dean of the College; she has written two books on Vatican II published by Paulist Press – 101 Questions and Answers on Vatican II and The Road to Vatican II: Key Changes in Theology. Sr. Maureen combines the wisdom of a scholar with pastoral outreach and strives to raise peoples’ awareness of the positive impact of Vatican II in the Church today. The title of the remaining session is:

December 8 – The Women of Vatican II.

You can register by clicking HERE.

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Other Webinars that might be of interest:

Tuesday, December 7, 2021, 12:30 – 1:30 pm EST - Whatever Happened to the Common Good? Divided by Covid, Torn Apart by Politics, Fractured by Faith. The Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life at Georgetown University is inviting you to a major online dialogue. This online dialogue will lift up the neglected principle of the common good; explore how it has been undermined in the United States’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as through political combat and religious divisions; and look for ways forward to advance the common good and meet our national challenges.

More information and RSVP: bit.ly/GUCommonGood

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 8:00 pm EST - Women Erased: Women Priests: Tradition and Transgression with Prof. Jill Peterfeso,.Join Professor Jill Peterfeso as she discusses her comprehensive study of women's ordination and Roman Catholic women priests. According to Kate McElwee of Women's Ordination Conference who reviewed Prof. Peterfeso's work, "The ethnographic work...is one of the most comprehensive studies of the Roman Catholic Womenpriests movement. The book thoughtfully wades through the "unfolding case study" of the Roman Catholic Womenpriests in the U.S. as the movement negotiates its relationship with Rome, Catholicism and priesthood as a path to reform. Register

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The following past 2021 webinars are available for viewing:

God's Own Vintage - Dr. Marc DelMonico - January 11, 2021

Ban the Nukes, Feed the Hungry

Caste discussion videos - 7 sessions

Catholic Social Teaching Series - 4 sessions by Dr. Joe Holland

Dvine Design Series - by Dr. Joe Toma, (Sessions 1- 7)

Stop Banking the Bomb

Assembly Highlight Videos

The Border: The reality, current legislation and hearing the story of long term volunteers

Solidarity with Our Muslim Siblings in Faith

Season of Creation – Caring for Our Common Home