Author: Deacon Richard D. Shewman

Sometimes there is a tension in my gut that reflects the contradictions of life. On the one hand, I’m old enough to enjoy stability. I don’t like things constantly changing,…

Effective implementation of the plan requires the efforts of the full body of Christ in the particular faith community. an ordered division of labor is essential. Part of the logic…

The product of this phase of the pastoral planning process is a series of objectives which address the identified problems. Further, the objectives must be consistent with the doctrine of…

(Editor’s note: This is the continuation of the series on Pastoral Planning) The next phase in the planning process is to identify the problems which the planning process needs to…

When I was a youngster I loved superhero comics. Every Friday I would receive my allowance, about 25 cents, and would go for a walk with my Dad to the…