To deepen the local church’s communion with the Lord Jesus while equipping individuals and parishes for Christian discipleship that includes fruitful sacramental life;
To enliven the local church’s missionary impulse through spiritual formation and support so that Catholics may become more effective witnesses of the Gospel of Jesus Christ;
To support the vital ministry of catechesis through the education and formation of parish catechists and ministry leaders.
To implement the directives of the Diocesan Pastoral Plan through a consistent, professional and pastoral response to the needs of deaneries, parishes, and language/ethnic groups.
At this Mass, Scouts from Scouts BSA, Girl Scouts, and American Heritage Girls who have earned a religious emblem or award in the previous year. Eagle Scouts and Gold Award and Stars and Stripes awardees are invited to attend. Adult recognition awards are also awarded at this Mass.
October 10, World Mental Health Day, begins the National Mental Health Novena, an opportunity for all the People of God to join together in prayer for women and men experiencing or impacted by mental health issues and for all those who accompany them.
October 11 is National Mental Health Sunday, an invitation to pause and reflect on healing and hope around mental health in our local parish community (U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops).
All scouts, scouting families, and scout leaders are invited to join Fr. Jakob Hurlimann and the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting for a 5-mile hike on our journey to be apostles of faith. The day will begin at 10 a.m. from the Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton. Bring your own lunch and water bottle.
To deepen the local church’s communion with the Lord Jesus while equipping individuals and parishes for Christian discipleship that includes fruitful sacramental life;
To enliven the local church’s missionary impulse through spiritual formation and support so that Catholics may become more effective witnesses of the Gospel of Jesus Christ;
To support the vital ministry of catechesis through the education and formation of parish catechists and ministry leaders.
To implement the directives of the Diocesan Pastoral Plan through a consistent, professional and pastoral response to the needs of deaneries, parishes, and language/ethnic groups.