Much of Pope Francis’ papacy has been focused on the family – relationships within the family, as well as the pastoral care of marriage. On March 19, 2021, the Church celebrated the fifth anniversary of the pope’s post-synodal Apostolic Exhortation on the beauty and joy of love in the family, Amoris Laetitia. On that day, Pope Francis launched the year “Amoris Laetitia Family” which will conclude June 26, 2022 during the X World Meeting of Families in Rome with the Holy Father.
Read Bishop Walkowiak’s March 2021 FAITH GR column “Pope shines a light on family life” in
English (p.2) & Español (p.3)
Goals of the Year
- Share the content of the Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia.
- Proclaim that the sacrament of marriage is a gift and celebrate families.
- Enable families to become active agents of the family apostolate.
- Make young people aware of the importance of formation in the truth of love and in the gift of self, with initiatives dedicated to them.
- Broaden the vision and scope of the family apostolate.
News and Resources
Visit the Amoris Laetitia website
Watch video series and view reflection guides for families, a new video is added each month.
Discover Twelve ways to Walk with Families following Amoris Laetitia.
View videos on the Faith and Ecclesial Involvement of Persons with Disabilities.
Celebrate World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on the fourth Sunday of July.
Download the Amoris Laetitia brochure.
