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Monday Message, October 12, 2026
KNOW Bishop Frank is teaching about Saints this week. Check it out. Our good friend, Amy McEntee is here this week talking about OCIA. Sign up here. Learn all about… Read More
Monday Message, October 5, 2026
KNOW The bishop issued a decree on October 1st regarding OCIA. We will talk about it at our next virtual check-in on October 20th. In the meantime, get in touch… Read More
Monday Message, September 28, 2026
KNOW OCIA virtual office hours are this week. See this link for information. Our first in-person gathering is this week in Bethel. Please bring a few copies of your parent… Read More
Monday Message, September 21, 2026
KNOW Invitations to catechists will go out today for their meetings with the bishop. See the calendar of events for details. Note: if the one nearest them does not work,… Read More
Monday Message, September 14, 2026
KNOW Thank you to everyone who attended the fantastic Fall Forum. All paperwork is in the document library on the Monday Message site. See this page. By the way, we… Read More
Monday Message, September 8, 2026
KNOW The Fall Forum is this Saturday. Toolkits will be distributed, there’ll be lots of SWAG for those present, and we will hear from Bishop Caggiano and Fr. Chris Ford.… Read More
Monday, August 31, 2026
KNOW Fall Forum is coming up. If you want to hear the Bishop’s challenge, get great SWAG, and learn what’s coming this year, please register. You may have seen Bishop… Read More
Monday Message, August 24, 2026
KNOW We’re back and better than ever! We hope you have had a wonderful summer and while we know many of you worked all summer (Ministry Platform, anyone?), we also… Read More
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Sunday, September 13, 2026
Fall Forum 2026
Here are links to all the Fall Forum 2026 handouts, powerpoints, etc. The_Discipleship_Pathway_(8) (1) (1) (Fr. Ford) Recognition Dinner brochure (Note – nominations open after Christmas) OCIA complete handout OCIA… Read More
Friday, October 24, 2025
Ave Maria Press Fall Sale
Greetings! I am pleased to share with you a new offer from Ave Maria Press for dioceses and parishes. We now have a Special Edition Preview Bundle that includes copies of each of our Special Edition books, where you can… Read More
Friday, September 19, 2025
Consent and Release 2025
Beginning September 1, 2025, all families in faith formation and youth ministry activities that place on the parish grounds are required to complete the diocesan consent and release form. The… Read More
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Bishop Meeting with Holy Communion Parents
Please find links below for the letters you can use to invite parents of those students preparing to celebrate the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion for the first time.… Read More
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Fall Forum Flyers 2025
Here are the flyers distributed at the Fall Forum. Print entire packet. Or print each individual flyer as needed: 1-Agenda Final 2025 2-First Witnesses flyer phase 3 3-Honoring Witnesses-Witness of… Read More
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Confirmation 2025-2026
Dear Pastors, DREs and Principals: Attached please find the following documents related to your Confirmation: Confirmation Planning Sheet Confirmation Directives 25.26 Universal Prayer for the Sacrament of Confirmation – English… Read More
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Safe Environment Survey 2025
Dear Parents, As partners in your child’s faith journey, we deeply value your insights and experiences. To help us better support you and strengthen our Safe Environment programs, we kindly… Read More
Monday, September 16, 2024
Fall Forum 2024
The documents distributed at the Fall Forum 2024 are below. If you were not able to attend, please email Sue Baldwin to set up a time when someone from the… Read More
Sunday, April 07, 2024
Understanding the Directory
On March 13, 2024, the Institute hosted a meeting featuring Joe Paprocki and Bishop Caggiano. Among the many great ideas shared is the learning path for Understanding the Directory. Part… Read More
