Preserving Our Past...Building Our Future
Pastoral Initiatives of the 2004 Diocesan Synod
Evangelization
Education of the faithful in understanding that the entire mission of the Church is concentrated and manifested in evangelization
Vocations
Fostering a call to the priesthood and religious life
Collaboration
Enhancing lay participation in ministries of the Church
Eucharist and the Sacraments
A deepening of prayer and formation focused on the Eucharist, the "source and summit of Christian life."
Formation for Lay Ministry
Focus on lay training to provide opportunities for adults to become more knowledgeable about the Catholic Faith
Youth and Young Adults
Committing ourselves to comprehensive youth and young adult ministry
Social Justice
Fostering an integrated model of social ministry in every parish
Cultural Diversity
Broadening our recognition and celebration of the cultural diversity within the local church while striving to achieve unity among all people.