Pastoral Priorities
Eucharistic Worship | Confident Witness | Service to Marriage & Family
Worship, Witness, and Service – these are the foundational pillars for our archdiocese, as described in the pastoral letter Living in the Word.
Growing as a synodal and pastoral Church, we are translating these pillars into action through our 2024–2027 Pastoral Priorities. “Be It Done: Living in the Word” is the theme.
What are the Pastoral Priorities?
Over the next three years, we will draw inspiration from Mary, our patroness, whose life exemplifies Worship, Witness, and Service. Guided by the Blessed Mother’s life and vocation, our pastoral priorities are:
- Formation for Eucharistic Worship: We are a faith community that joyfully celebrates and better understands the Eucharist.
- Formation for Confident Witness: We are a faith community that is confident in proclaiming the Great Commission to spread the Good News of the Gospel within our respective vocations, professions, and communities.
- Formation for Service to Families and Marriage: We are a faith community that accompanies families, fully recognizing the centrality of marriage and family in God’s plan.
On Our Way
As we transition into Year 2 of the Pastoral Priorities, consider these three things:
- Reflect on the fruits and learnings of Year One,
- Discern priorities in light of the Archdiocesan Pastoral Priorities and parish realities, and
- Draft goals that are clear, realistic, and spiritually grounded.
Pastoral Priorities Toolkit for Parishes
Videos
- Pastoral Priorities Workshop – Dr. Eugenia Pagnotta-Kowalczyk
- The Eucharist in Our Lives – Dr. Troy Davies
- Formation for Eucharistic Worship – Deacon Gem Mella
- The Holy Eucharist as the Source and Summit of Our Faith – Archbishop Smith