Ministry for Healthy Parishes

Part of the Department of Discipleship & Family Life

Accompanying Parishes from the Status Quo to Full Vitality

The Ministry for Healthy Parishes strives to support parishes to achieve missionary vitality. This ministry grew out of Pillar 1 of the Diocesan Strategic Plan (Health of Clergy and Health of Parishes), and includes Diocesan Intentional Planning, Evangelization, Parish Strategic Planning, and In-Person Lay Ministry Formation.

What We Do

  • Coach Pastor's As They Lead Parishes
  • Clarity for Mission Processes (Parish Strategic Planning)
  • Help Parishes Navigate Difficult Transitions (Intentional Planning, Mass Times Changes, Facing Decline, etc.)
  • Parish Leadership Retreats
  • Parish Lay Missionary Formation
  • Curate Recommended Resources for Parish Renewal
  • Evangelization Training Events
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Healthy Parishes

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