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Important to the work of pastoral planning is accountability. Accountability will allow us to... (to continue, click heading)

One of the most essential pieces of pastoral planning occurs through the act of listening and discernment. We are called to listen first to Christ, but also to the faithful (YOU!) and to those in a position to impart elements of wisdom. (to continue, click heading)

As we begin pastoral planning in our parish, it is important to acknowledge that for the work of pastoral planning to be fruitful, it is essential that it be sustained through prayer. Ultimately,... (to continue, click heading)

As a parish, we have been called by Bishop Zubik to create a pastoral plan that will direct our work over the next three to five years. Pastoral planning is... (to continue, click heading)

The results of the DMI Survey will be available very soon. To help our parish prepare for the next steps in the pastoral planning process,... (to continue, click heading)

Thank you all for your support and participation in the Disciple Maker Index (DMI) Survey through Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI). As you know, Bishop Zubik is focused on fortifying our parishes... (to continue, click heading)

Don’t forget to share your feedback on the Disciple Maker Index (DMI) Survey! Please take 15 to 20 minutes to complete it if you have not done so. I would like as many of our parishioners to participate in order to help our parish... (to continue, click heading)

Thank you to those parishioners who have completed the Disciple Maker Index (DMI) Survey.  I am so grateful for your time and effort.  I encourage every registered parishioner, age 16 and older, to participate in this survey. The DMI Survey will be available until... (to continue, click heading)

Last week Bishop Zubik conveyed to all parishes in the Diocese the importance of participating in the Disciple Maker Index (DMI) Survey. The DMI is intended to provide a snap shot of our parish’s strengths and opportunities for growth related to evangelization and missionary discipleship. The survey is still open;... (to continue, click heading)

Our Mary, Queen of Saints Parish will participate in a survey on discipleship as conducted by the Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI). Your involvement is needed! (for more details, click heading)

We are saddened to hear about the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on Saturday, December 31st. He died peacefully in his place of residence,... (to continue, click heading)

Fr. Joachim and I wish you many blessings as we continue the Christmas season and enter into the new year. (to continue, click heading)

Today we celebrate with great joy the fulfillment of our heart’s deepest longings and desires. For in the fullness of time, when the world lay in the darkness of sin and error, pining, He appeared and the soul felt its worth! (to continue, click heading)

During the season of Advent, we await the celebration of Christ’s birth and His coming again at the end of time. Over four weeks, we prepare our hearts for Christmas in penitential reflection. But in the middle of this season, Gaudete Sunday calls us to rejoice in hope! (to continue, click heading)

On behalf of Archabbot Martin and the whole monastic community at St. Vincent Archabbey, Fr. Joachim & I would like to thank you for your overwhelming generosity and support. The donations you made for the Benedictine Appeal was an amazing total of ,,,, (to continue, click heading)

It is very fitting that we celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception (December 8) in the midst of the Advent Season. Advent is a season of preparation. (to continue, click heading)

According to the General Norms for the Liturgical Year: “Advent has a twofold character: as a season to prepare for Christmas when Christ's first coming to us is remembered; as a season when that remembrance directs the mind and heart to await Christ's Second Coming at the end of time. Advent is thus a period for devout and joyful expectation” [Norms 39]. (to continue, click heading)

On this last Sunday of our liturgical year, it is appropriate that we celebrate such a great solemnity - the Solemnity of Christ the King. In the 1920s, Pope Pius XI instituted the Feast of Christ the King in response to a growing trend toward secularization, communism, and atheism. The Pope knew that, as Christians,... (to continue, click heading)

At first glance, our gospel reading this Sunday may feel very challenging and difficult to understand. However, we must always remember to read these difficult passages in the context of God’s eternal love for us. (to continue, click heading)

I would like to express my deep appreciation and gratitude to you once again. Your prayers and support are a tremendous gift and I feel them deeply. (to continue, click heading)