Appeal Letter – Evangelization Collection
Dear friends, it is with great joy that I can now announce our next steps.
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ARTICLE – Seven Foundations for a Missionary Parish
Rooted in a careful observation and study of thriving Catholic and evangelical parishes, the following recommendations offer tested and practical elements that foster growth in faith, mission, and communion. The following recommendations are taken from the book La croissance de l’Église (Church Growth) by Pierre-Alain Giffard with a preface by
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – June 24, 2025 (The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist)
“His name is John.” (Luke 1.57-66, 80)
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ARTICLE – From Stranger to Family: Love-Centered Hospitality in Our Parish
Creating a warm, love-filled first impression can transform a stranger into a cherished member of our parish family. Even with limited volunteers, space, or musical resources, a parish can radiate Christ’s love through simple, heartfelt practices before, during, and after Sunday Mass. Before Mass: Love as the First Handshake Loving
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ARTICLE – The Missing Spark
What if what you thought about evangelization is only half the story? In numerous churches, an unspoken conviction endures, that acts of kindness or casual friendship alone amount to sharing the Good News. It feels safe, no awkward conversations, no risk of offense. But is it true? The Missing Spark:
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ARTICLE – Evangelization as an Act of Compassion
“Evangelization represents the highest form of compassion one can show to another human being”. This claim may seem exaggerated or difficult to embrace, yet it holds true. The act of evangelization springs from a deep understanding of the human condition and its inherent longing for meaning, purpose, and transcendence. In
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ARTICLE – The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Vision for Parish Renewal
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office for the New Evangelization and Office for Strategic Planning recently presented their vision for parish renewal. This vision, shared in a presentation titled Parish Life in an Apostolic Age, is built around the concept of the “missionary disciple.” A missionary disciple is defined by Jesus’
Continue readingWEEKLY BULLETIN – June 10, 2025 (Ferial)
You are the salt of the earth. (Matthew 5.13-16) BISHOP’S MESSAGE Bishop’s Message for Pentecost 2025 Bishop Brehl’s message for Pentecost can now be found on Facebook or on the Diocese YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sm1oqjCREc. The written transcript can be read here.
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ARTICLE – Evangelization: A Transforming Encounter that Sends Forth
In April 2025, the Evangelization Team of the diocese of Pembroke embarked on a quest. They gathered to enter into a “Conversation-in-the-Spirit,” a prayerful and dialogal effort to grasp and articulate a shared understanding of evangelization. As they journeyed through prayer and personal reflections, a series of concise insights began
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