Homilies and Key Presentations

As the Convocation was guided by the Holy Spirit and grounded in prayer, Holy Mass was at the centerpiece of each day and a form of Catholic prayer or devotion was featured each evening. Texts from the homilies and other key presentations can be found on this page. 

The texts are organized by day for each of the four days of the Convocation.  Refer to the Convocation Schedule for details on how these fit within the program.

DAY ONE (JULY 1, 2017) – THEME: UNITY

DAY TWO (JULY 2, 2017) – THEME: LANDSCAPE & RENEWAL

DAY THREE (JULY 3, 2017) – THEME: WORK & WITNESS

DAY FOUR (JULY 4, 2017) – THEME: A SPIRIT OF MISSION

View the videos of the plenary sessions, interviews, and video stories.


Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York smiles as he delivers the homily during the opening Mass of the "Convocation of Catholic Leaders: The Joy of the Gospel in America" July 1 in Orlando, Fla. (CNS photo/Bob Roller)Bishop Daniel Flores of Brownsville, Texas,, speaks during eucharistic adoration at the "Convocation of Catholic Leaders: The Joy of the Gospel in America" July 2 in Orlando, Fla. (CNS photo/Bob Roller)Patrick Lencioni, a best-selling leadership author, speaker, and management consultant, speaks July 4 during the "Convocation of Catholic Leaders: The Joy of the Gospel in America" in Orlando, Fla.  (CNS photo/Bob Roller)Hosffman Ospino, associate professor of theology and religious education at Boston College, speaks July 2 during the "Convocation of Catholic Leaders: The Joy of the Gospel in America" in Orlando, Fla. (CNS photo/Bob Roller)Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller of San Antonio smiles while speaking at a Marian devotion during the "Convocation of Catholic Leaders: The Joy of the Gospel in America" July 1 in Orlando, Fla. (CNS photo/Bob Roller)Delegates listen as Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop Robert E. Barron is projected on a screen July 4 during the "Convocation of Catholic Leaders: The Joy of the Gospel in America" in Orlando, Fla.  (CNS photo/Bob Roller)