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Reviving a Dying Parish: How Embracing a Culture of Invitation Breathed Life into St. Frances Cabrini
St. Frances Cabrini, one of our oldest and most historic parishes, was dying. And if its story followed the usual pattern, it would be closed. Instead, the parish is not… Read More
Coach's Corner
When Events Don't Make a Difference
Ever poured your heart into planning an event, only to see the enthusiasm fade away soon after it ends, leaving you wondering what could have been done differently? Let’s dive… Read More
EquipCast
How to Accompany Someone Through the Intersection of Faith and Gender Identity with Fr. Sean Kilcawley
How do we share the love of Jesus with someone who finds our beliefs contrary to their way of life? Accompaniment can be particularly tricky when we find ourselves called… Read More
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Intentional Accompaniment: How to Share Your Faith Boldy and Fruitfully with Michael Hall
Ever felt the weight of wanting to share your faith but not knowing where to start? Trust me, I’ve been there. When I first dipped my toes into evangelizing, I… Read More
Coach's Corner
Coach's Corner 2: Closing Churches
Did you know that in July of this year more than 20 parishes in our diocese will cease having Sunday Mass? Maybe one of these parishes is your own. The… Read More
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Why Catholic Schools are Still Vital for Educating a New Generation of Catholics
Did you know that since 1990 more than 400 new Catholic schools have opened in the United States? Unfortunately, during that same period there’s been a net loss of more… Read More
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Faith & Hope Amidst Pastoral Planning
By now, you’ve probably heard about the Journey of Faith. This is the archdiocese’s name for pastoral planning, the process by which a diocese tries to properly allocate its resources… Read More
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Why go it alone when you can Live Lent Together?
I’ve told you before that I’m convinced small faith sharing groups will bring renewal to our Church. One of my favorite ways to get small groups started in a parish… Read More
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Ministering to Young Mothers
In the world of evangelization, there is a lot of talk about how to reach families because the young family is often the most underserved demographic of our parishes. But… Read More
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The Gifts in Everyone
Have you ever noticed that the unique story of one person can highlight a universal truth about humanity? I often ponder how the Lord uses the story of someone who… Read More
Coach's Corner
Getting the Most Out of Mass
I’m trying something new. My team and I have the privilege of working with leaders in parishes as they discern how to move their parish culture toward mission. This has… Read More