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THE SOUTHWEST LITURGICAL CONFERENCE |
| Diocesan Support |
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THE SOUTHWEST LITURGICAL CONFERENCE |
| Diocesan Support |
| Foreward |
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The work of the Southwest Liturgical Conference can only continue
through the active participation of its member dioceses. We feel
fortunate to have two representatives from most of the dioceses of
Region 10 represented on the Board of Directors. Some dioceses
have not been able to participate fully in recent years due to staffing
shortages, but we encourage their participation even on a limited basis. Dioceses pay annual dues to the Southwest Liturgical Conference. This money is used for several very important purposes. [Top] |
| Support of the Annual Study Week |
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The SWLC pays the full expenses of stipend, travel, housing and food for
four major speakers at each study week. This provides financial
support for the host diocese and allows for the invitation of some
outstanding presenters at this annual educational event. [Top] |
| Scholarships |
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The SWLC has designated a tithe of its resources annually to provide scholarships to the
study week for participants who might not
otherwise be able to attend. Applications for these scholarships
are available from each Diocesan Office of Worship or Liturgical
Commission within the SWLC region. [Top] |
| Benefits to Study Week Host Diocese |
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While the Study Week is intended to benefit the entire region, the
hosting diocese stands to reap the greatest benefits from the
conference. They have the opportunity to provide an outstanding
conference within their diocesan boundaries which will attract some of
the most prestigious names in liturgical work. The majority of the
conference registrants would be expected to come from the hosting
diocese. The opportunities for quality liturgical prayer, study
and reflection and interaction with other persons in liturgical ministry
can be a source of renewed enthusiasm for the work of liturgical
ministers within the diocese. In addition, any profits realized
from the study week are shared equally by the host diocese and the SWLC;
many dioceses have realized considerable profits from drawing a large
attendance to the conference and have used these funds to support other
liturgical work within their diocese. [Top] |
| Hispanic Music Competition |
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The expenses of advertising, judging, and awarding prizes for the
Hispanic Music Competition are funded by the Southwest Liturgical
Conference. [Top] |
| Commissioning of Bilingual Music and Resource Materials |
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The SWLC, in cooperation with music publishers, will fund the
commissioning of new bilingual music for liturgical celebration which we
have identified as priority needs within our region. We will also
pursue the production of educational materials for use in liturgical
formation and commit some portion of our financial resources for this
work. [Top] |
| Support of Region 10 Bishops and Board Members |
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The SWLC Board encourages the full participation by all bishops of our
region and all board members at every study week. Those bishops
and board members who need financial assistance in attending these
meetings will find the SWLC ready to assist them. [Top] |
| Assistance with other liturgical meetings |
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The SWLC has historically been generous in providing support for the
FDLC meeting when it has been hosted by Region 10. [Top] |