Jun 26, 2022 · On March 19, 2021, the Church celebrates the fifth anniversary of the publication of Pope Francis’s apostolic exhortation Amoris Laetitia, on the beauty and joy of love in the family.

Mar 19, 2021 · The Amoris Laetitia Family Year begins on March 19, the Solemnity of St. Joseph, because that is the day Pope Francis signed his post-synodal apostolic exhortation Amoris laetitia.

The Year of the Family will conclude on June 26, 2022, on the occasion of the tenth World Meeting of Families in Rome with the Holy Father. Pope Francis established the Year of the Family to help strengthen faith and live God’s joy more fruitfully in family life.

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB’s) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. On March 19, Pope Francis will launch "The Year of the Family," which is also the five-year anniversary since the publication of …

Dec 27, 2020 · “Through the spiritual, pastoral, and cultural initiatives planned in the Year ‘Amoris Laetitia Family,’ Pope Francis intends to address all ecclesial communities throughout the world, exhorting each person to be a witness of family love.”

The “Amoris Laetitia Family Year” is an initiative of Pope Francis, which aims to reach every family around the world through several spiritual, pastoral and cultural proposals that can be implemented within parishes, dioceses, universities, ecclesial movements and family associations.

Mar 18, 2021 · Cardinal Farrell, Prefect of the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life introduces the Year of Reflection on the Family as a special year to grow in family love, and to reflect on the importance of marriage and family in society today.

Dec 28, 2020 · Marking the feast of the Holy Family, Francis announced the Catholic Church will observe a special year dedicated to the family from March 19, 2021, to June 26, 2022. (CNS/Vatican Media)

During the Amoris Laetitia Family Year, a series of videos on the faith and ecclesial involvement of persons with disabilities will be made available. Read all >

Mar 19, 2021 · On the Feast of the Holy Family, December 27, 2020, Pope Francis announced the upcoming Year of Amoris Laetitia Family. The year, which began on March 19, 2021, celebrates the fifth anniversary of the publication of Pope Francis’s Apostolic Exhortation, Amoris Laetitia, on the beauty and joy of love in the family.