We are now in the final stages of the Growing Disciples process.

The Growing Disciples Core Team has met with the Diocesan Pastoral Planning Commission (comprised of the Core Team and parishioners from each planning area) and the Presbyteral Council (comprised of priests from each vicariate) to review the Round Three models it created based on the feedback from the Round Two models. All the feedback from both meetings has been submitted to the Bishop to consider as part of his discernment.

The Bishop wanted to make public the recommendations (Round Three models) he will be discerning.

• He is committed to transparency in the Growing Disciples process.

• There are changes from the Round Two models based on the feedback the Core Team received from priests and parishioners.

• Publicly announcing the models will help all of us begin to work within our parish community and nearby parishes to prepare hearts and minds for change. Regardless of what may happen to our parish, everyone will experience a change, whether it is a new structure for our parish or the parish we grew up in, a new priest, or a renewed commitment and focus to evangelization and growing disciples.

The time for the Bishop’s discernment has begun. He will take everything he has heard and seen, revisit notes and letters, and bring it all to prayer. Please pray that the Holy Spirit continues to guide him and the Growing Disciples process.  

Please email growingdisciples@cdop.org with any questions or concerns you may have.