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Read More »Synod 16 called for a complete renewal of structures of our parishes to make them radically mission-oriented. Our goal is to make our parishes places where individuals and families can encounter Jesus anew, grow as disciples, and be equipped to be witnesses to the Risen Christ.
Our vision is for our parish communities to become what God made them to be: places where individuals and families encounter Jesus anew, grow as his disciples and are equipped to be witnesses of the Risen Christ.
About the MissionArchbishop Vigneron has written a new Pastoral Note on Families of Parishes, to help us all better understand why we are moving in this direction, and introducing a renewed structure for parish ministry.
READ THE NOTESix years ago, we asked God to send his Holy Spirit upon us in a New Pentecost and renew the Church in Southeast Michigan. We are not the same diocese we were six years ago when we began this journey. God has been at work in us, in our communities, in our parishes, and in our schools. We have learned to be more docile to the Holy Spirit. We have learned to walk with apostolic boldness and confidence in God. We are committed to working in a spirit of innovation and collaboration. And most importantly, we have resolved to place Christ and his mission above all else.
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Groups of clergy and lay faithful will work together to define the structure of the families of parishes and the ways in which this new model will help all our parishes become vibrant posts of missionary activity
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