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Carving out a spiritual home

National Catholic Reporter's includes an article written by Tom Roberts titled "Carving out a spiritual home." It is a commentary article on the May 2009 IEC Gathering, written June 08, 2009.

Intentional communities find a way

National Catholic Reporter's includes an article written by Tom Fox titled "Intentional communities find a way." It is an article on William D'Antonio, written May 14, 2009.

From Holland, a refreshing notion

Download the PDF by right-clicking on the link and choosing "save target as." This editorial was in National Catholic Reporter, issue of December 14, 2007.

A Democratic Catholic Church?

Download the PDF by right-clicking on the link and choosing "save target as." This article was featured in the December 2007-January 2008 issue of Call to Action News. It is also available online at cta-usa.org.

The Dutch Plan

Download the PDF by right-clicking on the link and choosing "save target as." This article is from the National Catholic Reporter, issue of December 14, 2007. It is a cover story, written by Robert McClory.

Dutch priests endorse right of laity to choose presiders

Download the PDF by right-clicking on the link and choosing "save target as." This article is from the National Catholic Reporter, issue of October 12, 2007. It was written by Patricia Lefevere.

The Church and The Ministry

Download the PDF by right-clicking on the link and choosing "save target as." This article is an English translation of the 38-page booklet published by the Dutch Dominicans. It was widely distributed to Dutch parishes, religious orders and bishops in August 2007. It also may be found in the Special Documents section on NCRonline.org.

National Catholic Reporter

National Catholic Reporter's includes an article written by Tom Roberts titled "Excellent parishes, small communities work out future." It is a commentary article on the May 2001 IEC Conference written September 07, 2001.

Can You Help?

The IEC Network Steering Committee occasional receives requests for guidance on starting an Intentional Eucharistic Community. While each IEC is unique, surely there are suggestions we can give to individuals who want to start an IEC. If your IEC has anything resembling a manual or handbook, please contact the Network c/o intentionaleucharistic@gmail.com or mail a copy to:

Ellen Radday
5410 N. 11th St.
Arlington, VA 22205