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Missional Community
Needy Parishioners
By Fr. Jeff Lorig, Director of Pastoral Services At a recent Clergy Conference many of the priests of the Archdiocese had a chance to dive into the science and practice… Read More
Culture of Generosity
Please and Thank You
By Clair Mucha, Stewardship and Development Office Intern Recruiting volunteers is a perennial challenge. Inviting parishioners and others to participate in meaningful volunteer opportunities is essential to creating an engaged… Read More
Clear Path to Discipleship
Are We Seeing Conversions In Our Parishes?
By Andy Dejka, Office of Evangelization and Catechesis The religious landscape in the United States is undergoing serious changes. The “religiously unaffiliated” are now the fastest growing religious group in… Read More
Clear Path to Discipleship
Youth Ministry Doesn't Work
By Jodi Phillips, Office of Evangelization and Catechesis As a high school student, I was very involved in a youth group at a small Protestant church. I went to Sunday… Read More
Missional Community
When the Parish and School Don't Seem to be on the Same Page
By Dr. Michael Ashton, Superintendent of Catholic Schools Pastor: “Why aren’t the families at my Catholic school sitting in the pews on Sunday?” Principal: “Why aren’t the families sitting in… Read More
Culture of Generosity
Do Numbers Matter in Ministry?
by Shannan Brommer, Office of Stewardship and Development In my world, numbers are important. We track numbers in dollars raised for the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal; number of people who participate… Read More
Clear Path to Discipleship
Does Your Parish have a Clear Path of Discipleship?
By Andy Dejka, Office of Evangelization and Catechesis In July of 2018, the world watched as 12 boys and their soccer coach were trapped for 18 days in a cave… Read More
Culture of Generosity
Stewardship: How and Why Gratitude Always Wins
By Shannan Brommer A Christian steward is one who receives God’s gifts gratefully, cherishes and tends them in a responsible and accountable manner, shares them in justice and love with… Read More
Clear Path to Discipleship
3 Reasons Your Parish Needs Small Groups
From the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis 1. Authentic Community Everyone longs for intimacy – it’s the way God made us. We have an innate desire to love and be… Read More