Leadership in Complex Pastoring Situations
A Lesson from “A Pastor’s Toolbox” Vol. 2, Ch. 14 by Mark Mogilka For decades now, more and more Catholic…
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As belief in God Declines in U.S., Social Media Drives Baptisms Globally
We reported last month on efforts local Churches are making to re-engage young families and children — from lowering the…
Faithful to the Mission: Adapting Refugee Support Ministry
For almost half a century, the Catholic Church, through the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and Catholic Charities agencies…
Leadership Lessons from Pope Francis
From the moment Pope Francis stepped onto the balcony overlooking St. Peter’s Square wearing his own cross and delivered his…
Lessons from the Toolbox: Risk Management
A Lesson from “A Pastor’s Toolbox” Vol. 1 Ch. 6 Encountering risk is inevitable for any organization, including the Church,…
New Study Emphasizes the Necessity of Listening
Trust in all institutions — not just the Church — has been steadily declining for decades. The October 2023 Synod…
Latest Pew Study Shows Catholics Still Leaving the Church
Affiliation with the Catholic Church in the U.S. has been declining steadily for nearly 20 years, and recent data suggests…
Practicing the Art of “Yes, and…” in the Workplace
Introduction: Synodal Listening Over the past several years, Catholics have become more familiar with the term synodality, which means to…
Lessons from the Toolbox: Fundraising as a Ministry
A Lesson from “A Pastor’s Toolbox, Vol. 1” Ch. 8 and “A Pastor’s Toolbox, Vol. 2” Ch. 8 Edited by…
New Report Shows Decline in Clergy Abuse Allegations in the U.S.
In the two-decades since the Boston Globe published the landmark “Spotlight” report that detailed widespread sexual abuse and cover up,…