What do Catholics want from their parish?
Warm and friendly encounters If you were moving to a new location, what would you look for in a church? Responses to the American Beliefs… Read More »What do Catholics want from their parish?
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Church of the Nativity: Enabling Mission Through Informed Ministry
As you approach Church of the Nativity in Timonium, MD, you drive up a curving road through trees to a beautiful contemporary facility atop a… Read More »Church of the Nativity: Enabling Mission Through Informed Ministry
American Beliefs Study: fewer than 40% of Catholics believe Jesus rules now and always
With the celebration of Corpus Christi on June 19 we begin our Eucharistic revival and renewal. The USCCB leaders have wisely assigned staff to plan… Read More »American Beliefs Study: fewer than 40% of Catholics believe Jesus rules now and always
Rebuilt: Conversation with Tom Corcoran and Stephanie Downes
Rebuilt has become a national ministry through the faith and dedication of the leaders from Church of the Nativity in Timonium, MD, What started as… Read More »Rebuilt: Conversation with Tom Corcoran and Stephanie Downes
Re-Emphasizing The Role Of Laity In The Church
“Ask Father…” This response has been all too familiar in Catholic parishes for decades. It has been a convenient response that worked in an age… Read More »Re-Emphasizing The Role Of Laity In The Church
Rebuilt Applying Technology To Enable Ministry
You can tell the difference when you visit a parish that has been guided through the Rebuilt Parish process. From the moment you arrive you… Read More »Rebuilt Applying Technology To Enable Ministry
Sing to the Lord
Who of us doesn’t know the tune to sing the ABC’s? Early on in life we learn how music can help us learn and remember. … Read More »Sing to the Lord
A Palm Sunday Experience At A Vibrant Merged Community
He was so proud to show me around the church. “Those windows came from St. Vincent De Paul and these came from St. Bernadette. I… Read More »A Palm Sunday Experience At A Vibrant Merged Community
Ways You Can Improve Your Parish
At one point or another in our lives, we have been or will be new to a Parish and her community. As a cradle Catholic,… Read More »Ways You Can Improve Your Parish
Evangelization is a must. Not optional.
This March, Pope Francis named a new Dicastery for Evangelization as the prominent organization in his new structure. Another message to us about the importance… Read More »Evangelization is a must. Not optional.
Villanova Center For Church Management Equips Parish Leaders
Villanova University took a visionary step in 2004 when the school established the Center for Church Management. It was the first center of its kind… Read More »Villanova Center For Church Management Equips Parish Leaders
Villanova University Center for Church Management Empowers Church Leaders
In 2004 Villanova University in Villanova, PA founded the Center for Church Management, the first higher education program focused on church management. The program was… Read More »Villanova University Center for Church Management Empowers Church Leaders