Fall Formation Day: Pastoral Care of the Sick

The 2026 Fall Formation Day will focus on the Pastoral Care of the Sick, especially in light of the new English translation of the liturgical text for The Order of the Anointing of the Sick and of their Pastoral Care, approved earlier this year. A series of three keynote addresses will cover the theology, history, contents, and pastoral considerations of the sacrament of Anointing and ministry to the sick.

Liturgical ministers especially invited:
• Priests
• Deacons
• Parish Liturgical Leaders
• Parish Administrators
• Homebound/hospital Ministry Leaders

Please check out and share the event flyer.

Keynote:

“Anointing of the Sick: Past & Present”


Rita Thiron
Executive Director of the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions

Registration:

Register here.

Schedule of Events:

Friday, Nov. 6, 2026

 

7 pm 
Evening Social (optional) Cooney Conference Center Rev. Duane Wachowiak

9 pm
Departure

 

Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026

 

8 am
Morning Mass (optional) St. Mary Cathedral Bishop Jeffrey Walsh

Doors open/Check-in Cooney Conference Center
(Coffee, bagels, and fruit are available in M1-M2 as you arrive)

9 am
Opening Prayer M3-M6 Bishop Jeffrey Walsh

9:05 am
Welcome/Introductions M3-M6 Beth Hicks

9:15 am
Keynote #1: M3-M6 Rita Thiron
“Anointing of the Sick: Past & Present”

10:15 am
Questions & Answers M3-M6 Rita & Rev. Wachowiak

10:30 am
Break M1-M2

10:45 am
Keynote #2: M3-M6 Rita Thiron
“An Examination of the 2026 Ritual Text”

11:45 am
Questions & Answers M3-M6 Rita & Rev. Wachowiak

Noon
Lunch M1-M2

1 pm
Keynote #3: M3-M6 Rita Thiron
“Pastoral & Liturgical Considerations”

2 pm
Questions & Answers M3-M6 Rita & Rev. Wachowiak

2:30 pm
Closing Prayer & Departure