VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The task of journalism is to seek the truth, which requires humility and freedom of the press, Pope Francis told foreign correspondents working in Italy. “At a time when many spread fake news, humility keeps you from peddling food spoiled by disinformation and invites you to offer the good bread of
YOUTH Goal Statement # 1 To establish the Diocesan Youth Ministry Office in our Diocese of Chalan Kanoa Objectives 1.1 To identify and employ a Diocesan Youth Ministry Director for the Diocese by end of January 2018. 2.1 To recruit at least one or two young people to serve on the Diocesan Youth Commission (DYC)
SOCIAL JUSTICE AND OUTREACH Goal Statement To speak out as one voice and act on pressing social justice issues in the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa Objective 1.1 Coordinated Action: To establish a Commission on Social Justice in order to coordinate ongoing action and responses to social justice and outreach priorities by January 2018. 2.1 To
The Pastoral Planning Committee have completed the initial draft of the 5-year Pastoral Plan. This is the fruit of a year-long process of listening sessions, workshops and discussions in all levels of the diocese. On October 31st, Bishop Ryan has released to the clergy the copy of the draft. It will be also available for
EVANGELIZATION AND FAITH FORMATION To proclaim the gospel of Jesus to non-practicing, baptized Catholics. Objective: 1.1 There will be an increase of at least 5% on the number of people receiving the Sacraments of Baptism, Holy Communion, and Confirmation in all parishes by the end of 2022. Goal Statement #2 – Evangelization To proclaim the
The Diocese of Chalan Kanoa moved another step forward towards the completion of the Diocesan Pastoral Planning initiated late last year by Bishop Ryan. Last Saturday, the Pastoral Planning Committee hosted a Forum to initiate Phase III of the process which is to set goals, objectives and concrete action plans in order to achieve the
“We must be a church that goes from waiting for the door-bell to ring, to going out and ringing doorbells” On Tuesday July 25th, the clergy of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa gathered at the Maturana House of Prayer to discuss the recent progress and developments on Pastoral Planning. They were joined by the members
Having completed Phase I – “Assess” of the Pastoral Planning, the clergy, religious sisters, parish councils, community members and various catholic organizations and ministries gathered on May 18, 2017, at San Antonio Parish Social Hall to begin the next phase of the pastoral planning: Design. This forum aims to provide the framework of the pastoral
On Thursday May 18th 2017, members of the clergy and laity from around the Diocese gathered at the San Antonio Social hall for a day oriented on the Diocesan Pastoral Planning. As mentioned in past articles, Pastoral Planning concerns the future of a local church. Prayer is a vital part of this process and so
