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the path forward for the Church.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0This process is \u201cintended to create space for diverse people to participate in the church, listen to one another\u2019s needs, and then discern a way forward together with the bishops \u2013 but not the bishops alone<\/em>. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 – Stan Linhorst, Editor and \u201cConversations in Leadership\u201d columnist<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Basilian<\/strong> Fr. Thomas Rosica,<\/strong> who spoke in Montreal Nov. 15 about next steps in this process, recalls Pope Francis\u2019 opening words in 2014, when he convened his first synod dedicated to families:<\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0\u201cYou are here to speak with boldness, to speak with courage, to disagree with me. Nothing will be prevented from being discussed in this room.\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ gutter_width=”4″ padding_top_bottom_link_2=”false” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ max_width=”1491px” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”2em” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”Abril Fatface||||||||” header_2_font_size=”56px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” max_width=”600px” custom_margin=”-98px||||false|false” custom_padding=”||87px|||” header_2_font_size_tablet=”50px” header_2_font_size_phone=”32px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Many faith communities, <\/strong>however, are experiencing the changing face of community engagement, while some share a growing concern for the size and participation of their congregations, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. 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Refreshments provided.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”WHO is this for?” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ icon_color=”#245a28″ icon_alignment=”left” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#245a28″ header_font_size=”30px” body_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Open to all.<\/p>\n For those seeking a space dedicated to:<\/p>\n – envisioning and learning to build new ways of “being” church<\/p>\n – listening, dialogue and consultation in addressing the difficulties, challenges and needs of those who minister and serve, including parish leadership teams, pastoral councils, clergy, ministry leaders, etc.<\/p>\n – all those involved in the synodal journey undertaken by our universal Church as well as those who are interested in understanding where we are in the journey and where we\u2019re headed for the next stage in October 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n – creating opportunities to foster a pastoral conversion through this synodal process, as an individual and as community<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”REGISTER for free” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ icon_color=”#245a28″ icon_alignment=”left” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#245a28″ header_font_size=”30px” body_font_size=”16px” body_line_height=”1.5em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Freewill online donations will be greatly appreciated.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Services” module_id=”registration” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_enable_color=”off” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#c9cfc5 18%|#ffffff 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”#47a59e” background_color_gradient_end=”#ffffff” background_enable_image=”off” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_center” custom_padding=”63px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”6%|||” custom_padding_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”2em” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”Abril Fatface||||||||” header_2_font_size=”60px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”600px” module_alignment=”center” header_2_font_size_tablet=”50px” header_2_font_size_phone=”32px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Thank you to the 60+ guests who participated. A special thank you to the staff, Catholic Women’s League and volunteers at St. Thomas \u00e0 Becket Parish for their generous hospitality and for hosting the event.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Services” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#ffffff” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(249,249,251,0) 0%|#f9f9fb 0%” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(249,249,251,0)” background_color_gradient_end=”#f9f9fb” background_color_gradient_end_position=”0%” background_image=”https:\/\/microsites.diocesemontreal.org\/microsites\/parishvitality\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2022\/01\/food-catering-06.png” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_center” custom_padding=”63px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”6%|||” custom_padding_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ 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community journey of parish life development through our biennial Parish Vitality Conferences (PVC)<\/strong>, the first of which was held in 2014: Doors Wide Open<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n As parishes navigate the different challenges affecting their communities, i.e. aging buildings, smaller congregations, overworked clergy, the OEPS’ latest series on Parish Vitality focuses on Transformation<\/em><\/strong>, through our Vision<\/em><\/strong> (PVC Nov. 2020), our<\/em> Leadership <\/em><\/strong>(PVC Jan.2021), our Communities<\/em><\/strong> (PVC Oct. 2021), our Catechesis<\/em><\/strong> (Nov. 2021), and our Liturgy<\/strong><\/em> ( PVC June 2023).<\/p>\n *The Parish Vitality Conference<\/em> series and related events have been organized in collaboration with partnered diocesan offices, <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding_tablet=”|||” custom_padding_phone=”|||” 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custom_padding_tablet=”|||” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}” padding_tablet=”|||” padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”2em” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”Abril Fatface||||||||” header_2_font_size=”57px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” max_width=”600px” custom_margin=”-50px||||false|false” header_2_font_size_tablet=”50px” header_2_font_size_phone=”32px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Here is an overview of Parish Vitality Conferences (and related events) over the years, including their dedicated themes and featured keynote speakers:<\/p>\n 2014: DOORS WIDE OPEN<\/a> Keynote: The Rebuilt<\/em><\/a> team, co-founders and authors ___________________________________________________________________<\/strong><\/p>\n 2016: UNLEASHING OUR GIFTS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n As part of an introduction to Sherry Weddell\u2019s <\/span>Forming Intentional Disciples <\/em>and the Catherine of Siena Institute\u2019s <\/span>Called and Gifted<\/em> program on charisms.<\/span><\/p>\n Keynote: From the Catherine of Siena Institute<\/a><\/em>, ___________________________________________________________________<\/strong><\/p>\n 2018: LEADING THE WAY TOGETHER<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n As part of the introduction to the Divine Renovation (DR)<\/em> program, focusing on leadership and parish renewal based on building missionary communities.<\/p>\n Keynote: From Divine Renovation<\/a><\/em>, founder and author <\/strong> ___________________________________________________________________<\/strong><\/p>\n 2019: EMERGENTSTRENGTHS<\/a>, a PVC follow-up<\/strong><\/p>\n An introduction to the Living Your Strengths (LYS)<\/em> Program:<\/p>\n The first of a series of launches offered at both the diocesan and parish levels. Diocesan launches were held June 10 and Sept. 7. Several Montreal parishes signed up for the LYS Program as formation for their parish teams, including leadership, various ministries, and youth\/young adult groups.<\/p>\n Facilitators: From EmergentStrengths<\/a>, <\/i>co-founders Barry Koen-Butt and Elizabeth Yorski Butt, Montreal natives residing in Markham, Ontario.<\/strong><\/p>\n ___________________________________________________________________<\/strong><\/p>\n 2020-2023: TRANSFORMATION SERIES\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n NOV. 2020: OUTWARD-BOUND: CALLED BY MY NAME, JAN. 2021: TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP: LEADERSHIP WHERE IT MATTERS MOST <\/strong>with keynote Brett Powell<\/a>, Archbishop\u2019s Delegate for Development and Ministries in the Archdiocese of Vancouver, British Columbia.<\/p>\n OCT. 2021: TRANSFORMING LIVES, TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES <\/span><\/strong>with guest panel featuring Alessandra Santopadre (Le Pont<\/a>), Brent Walker (Communitas<\/a>) and Judy Wong (Catholic Action Montreal<\/a>).<\/p>\n
What do you<\/span> need?
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SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2024<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
St. Thomas \u00e0 Becket Parish<\/span><\/strong>
4320 Ste. Anne St.<\/span>
Pierrefonds, QC H9H 4Y7<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/h3>\n
Co-creating the
path forward for
one another, ourselves,
our Church:<\/h2>\n\n
\u00a0 \u00a0In business terms, it would be like a flattening of the organization with less hierarchy, more teamwork, and more consultation. In church terms, it is a call to synodality.<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n“Where do we go from here?”<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\u00a0 \u00a0“The space has to be hospitable and open to marginalized voices, for people who feel their experience has not been heard and welcomed in the church. To make that a fact and not an intention is of critical importance.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Executive Director of the Discerning Leadership Program<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Lend your voice.
Share your experience.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Where do we need to go? <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n
<\/strong>9 a.m.-12 p.m. EDT<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nRegistration for this event is now closed.<\/h2>\n
About Parish Vitality 2024:
A series on Transformation…<\/h2>\n
The English Speaking Catholic Council<\/a>, and with the generous support of the Pillars Trust Fund<\/a>.<\/p>\nParish Vitality:
A Timeline …<\/h2>\n
<\/strong>As part of the OEPS\u2019 response to help develop areas of parish life following pastoral visits made by Bishop Thomas Dowd (former Episcopal Vicar to the English-speaking Faithful from 2012-2018).<\/p>\n
Fr. Michael White and Tom Corcoran on \u201cMaking Church Matter\u201d; from the Archdiocese of Baltimore, MD, USA.
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<\/span>Deacon Keith Strohm, former Director of Evangelization of the Archdiocese of Chicago, Illinois.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
Fr. James Mallon, former Episcopal Vicar for Parish Renewal of the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Also featured: a guest panel of members from the Senior Leadership Team of St. Ignatius of Loyola, a parish piloting the DR program in Montreal.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n
SENT IN HIS NAME <\/strong>with keynote Archbishop Paul-Andr\u00e9 Durocher <\/a>of\u00a0Gatineau, Quebec.<\/p>\n