The USCCB has absolutely no authority whatsoever for Catholics.
I follow my bishop, the Holy See and the Tradition of the Church, including all the General Councils, to the mind of the Church.
Frankly, I could care less what the USCCCCCCCCCCB says about anything.
Somehow I don’t think Christ wants us to knocking each other over the head on Holy Thursday about this. I am not aware of anything in the Councils, dogmatic or pastoral, which condemns these private non-liturgical meals. If you have a link, post it. If you are personally against it, that’s fine - it’s neither sacramental nor a Catholic requirement.
David Wendell - good point and info, but no need for the ad hominem jab.
What say we focus on the Triduum now and get back to this another time? Have a holy Easter weekend.