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In keeping with our mission to elevate and implement best leadership practices within the Church, Leadership Roundtable has stepped - [Latino Pastoral Leaders Initiative Impact Report](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2026/03/10/latino-pastoral-leaders-initiative-impact-report/) - In 2025, LPLI continued to expand its reach through both diocesan partnerships and the national Juntos Lideramos fellowship, serving emerging and experienced leaders. - [Lessons from the Toolbox: Intercultural Competence for Ministry: Mapping the Road Ahead](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2026/03/10/lessons-from-the-toolbox-intercultural-competence-for-ministry-mapping-the-road-ahead/) - The U.S. Catholic Church is home to some of the most culturally diverse Christian communities, and the reality of our global world has made it essential for ministry leaders to develop intercultural competence to effectively serve those they lead. - [Twenty Years of Research on Clergy Abuse](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2026/03/10/twenty-years-of-research-on-clergy-abuse/) - CARA recently summarized the cumulative results of the past 20 years of annual surveys of their members regarding cases of clergy sexual abuse of minors and released some major findings. - [Burnout and Solitude Leading to Increase in Ordained Men Leaving the Priesthood](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2026/03/09/burnout-and-solitude-leading-to-increase-in-ordained-men-leaving-the-priesthood/) - The Church is facing a second and growing issue as the number of ordained men leaving the priesthood grows. - [The Church’s Ongoing Commitment to Hispanic/Latino Leadership](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2026/03/09/the-churchs-ongoing-commitment-to-hispanic-latino-leadership/) - The U.S. Church has worked since the 1970s to fully engage Hispanic/Latino Catholics in the life of the Church and form them for leadership. - [Making Sense of the Data: Understanding Affiliation and Engagement](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2026/03/09/making-sense-of-the-data-understanding-affiliation-and-engagement/) - Ask any leader: having a list of 100 volunteers (affiliation) only matters if 100 people show up to serve. If only 11 people show up (engagement), it doesn’t matter if 100 people were on the list. - [Latino Pastoral Leaders National Gathering](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2026/02/06/latino-pastoral-leaders-national-gathering/) - In December, we convened participants from the Latino Pastoral Leaders Initiative and the Juntos Lideramos fellowship. - [Where Faith Meets Focus: Strategic Pastoral Planning for Mission-Driven Impact](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2026/02/06/where-faith-meets-focus-strategic-pastoral-planning-for-mission-driven-impact/) - Strategic pastoral planning is a process that helps leaders step back from the urgency of daily demands to discern where the organization is being called next. - [The Jubilee Year of Hope Comes to a Close](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2026/02/06/the-jubilee-year-of-hope-comes-to-a-close/) - On January 6, 2026, the Jubilee Year of Hope came to a close at St. Peter’s Basilica, marking the end of the Church’s Holy Year. - [SEEK Draws Young People Seeking Meaning](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2026/02/06/seek-draws-young-people-seeking-meaning/) - The 2026 SEEK conference was held Jan. 1-5 and gathered more than 26,000 attendees — a record 24% increase in attendance from last year’s conference. - [Pope Leo’s First Consistory Models Leadership](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2026/02/06/pope-leos-first-consistory-models-leadership/) - In January, Pope Leo XIV convened his first extraordinary consistory — gathering the full College of Cardinals in Rome for prayer, listening, and consultation. - [Renewal in Catholic Education](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2026/02/06/renewal-in-catholic-education/) - In a moment of heightened visibility, clarity is essential, because the way Catholic schools adapt and operate becomes a public expression of their mission. - [Trust: A Critical Performance Benchmark That Few Measure](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2026/02/06/trust-a-critical-performance-benchmark/) - While trust is widely acknowledged as essential to effective leadership, it is too often treated as an abstract skill rather than a core institutional metric. - [Five Actions to Foster and Maintain Young Adult Involvement](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/11/20/five-actions-to-foster-and-maintain-young-adult-involvement/) - Twenty years ago, older adults ages 65+ were the most engaged in parish life, attending Mass more frequently than any other age group. But new data show that has reversed and young adults are now the most engaged generation. Leadership Roundtable’s new 2025 Survey of U.S. Catholics “Trust, Practice, and Renewal in the Catholic Church - [Press Release: New Survey Reveals Young Catholics Most Engaged in Church](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/11/04/2025-survey-release/) - WASHINGTON, D.C. — Young adult Catholics in the U.S. are now the most engaged generation in Church life, according to a new national survey released today by Leadership Roundtable. The 2025 Survey Report, conducted in partnership with John Zogby Strategies and entitled “Trust, Practice, and Renewal in the Catholic Church After Two Decades,” found that - [Synodal Compromise Brings Healing and Unity to the Syro-Malabar Church](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/10/03/synodal-compromise-brings-healing-and-unity-to-the-syro-malabar-church/) - The Syro-Malabar Church, an Eastern Catholic Church that serves roughly 5 million Catholics worldwide, had been facing decades of escalating tension over which way the priest faces during the liturgy. That conflict, which had grown to the point of possible schism, was recently resolved through synodal dialogue and compromise, and it has become a - [The Call to Pastoral Renewal](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/08/05/the-call-to-pastoral-renewal/) - Pastoral planning is central to how the Church lives out its mission. Pope Leo XIV has called for the Church to not only revise pastoral plans — but also reanimate the vision. - [New Pastoral Plans in Several Dioceses Set the Stage for Synodal Leadership and Management](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/02/10/new-pastoral-plans-in-several-dioceses-set-the-stage-for-synodal-leadership-and-management/) - The Archdioceses of Philadelphia and Newark and the Diocese of Phoenix have introduced new pastoral plans for evangelization that implement synodal changes. - [Lessons from the Toolbox: Communications: Vitamins or Dessert?](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/10/03/lessons-from-the-toolbox-communications-vitamins-or-dessert/) - For parishes and Church organizations, often communications is seen as an optional luxury, something to be invested in after all the “essentials” of ministry are covered, rather than a core and critical part of the healthy and effective operations of a faith community or organization. In this chapter of “A Pastor’s Toolbox,” we are challenged - [Catholic Colleges Must Get Creative to Overcome Enrollment Challenges](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/10/03/catholic-colleges-must-get-creative-to-overcome-enrollment-challenges/) - Colleges and universities across the country are bracing for an impending “demographic cliff,” brought on by declining birth rates that began in 2008 and have not yet ceased. The Class of 2025 was the largest cohort of high school graduates in U.S. history, and thanks to a 17% decrease in the number of births between - [Focus on Catholic Mental Health Week (Oct. 10-18)](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/10/03/focus-on-catholic-mental-health-week-oct-10-18/) - From national tragedies to everyday struggles, we are reminded that many in our communities carry invisible wounds. Parishioners may not name those wounds publicly, but with data indicating that nearly 1 in every 4 adults in the U.S. experienced a mental health condition in 2023, the need for spiritual accompaniment, compassionate listening, and holistic care - [Gen Z Leads a Historic Reversal in Church Attendance](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/10/03/gen-z-leads-a-historic-reversal-in-church-attendance/) - New research into church attendance points to a surprising generational shift in recent years: Gen Z is now leading in church attendance in Christian denominations, including Catholicism, across the United States. After years of decline among young people, this marks what researchers describe as a historic reversal in worship patterns, and counters the common - [America’s Deep Catholic Roots Offer a Path to Connection for Disaffiliated Cultural Catholics](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/09/08/americas-deep-catholic-roots-offer-a-path-to-connection-for-disaffiliated-cultural-catholics/) - In April, we shared with you that the latest iteration of Pew Research Center’s Religious Landscape Study found that Catholicism has faced significant rates of religious-switching — individuals who change or abandon their religious affiliation — losing roughly 8.4 people for every 1 convert. Now, new data released this summer from the research center is - [Walking with the Influencer Missionaries](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/09/08/walking-with-the-influencer-missionaries/) - Some call them “influencer missionaries” — a growing group of social media content creators who are tackling Christianity’s so-called “branding problem” head-on by leveraging platforms like TikTok and Instagram to spread a relatable and human representation of the Gospel in a digital world. This July, the Vatican hosted over 1,000 Catholic influencer missionaries, signaling - [Federal Judge Halts Law to Break the Seal of Confession](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/08/05/federal-judge-halts-law-to-break-the-seal-of-confession/) - Any clergy who break the seal of confession face excommunication, and Washington’s law would have put priests in an impossible position of choosing between violating Church teaching and facing excommunication, or potential jail time, for violation of the law. - [Catholic Leaders' Response to Mass Deportation](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/08/05/catholic-leaders-response-to-mass-deportation/) - While Catholic teaching affirms a nation’s right to regulate its borders, it specifies that such authority must be exercised with justice and mercy, always upholding the dignity of every person. - [The Case for Women in Catholic Church Leadership](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2022/12/13/the-case-for-women-in-catholic-church-leadership/) - The Synod has shown that, universally, Catholics value seeing women in leadership positions in the Church. Our Executive Partner Kerry Robinson stopped by the Yale Religion podcast to speak about women in Catholic Church leadership and more! Listen in here! - [The Immigration Backlog Pressing on Parish Life Across the U.S.](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/09/08/the-immigration-backlog-pressing-on-parish-life-across-the-u-s/) - In previous newsletters, we've shared encouraging signs of growth in priestly vocations — celebrating dioceses across the country where ordination numbers are rising, and young men are stepping forward to serve the spiritual needs of their communities. We’ve also shared about the challenges for Church leaders as evolving federal policy threatens the dignity and safety - [AI Permeates Daily Life, Helps Shape a Catholic Worldview](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/09/08/ai-permeates-daily-life-helps-shape-a-catholic-worldview/) - In just two years, the prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI) in the daily lives of Americans has more than tripled. In 2023, Pew Research estimated 29 percent of Americans used AI daily, today they estimate 79 percent of Americans use it daily. The rapid and explosive growth of AI has, not surprisingly, led it to - [The Jubilee of Young People: A Source of Hope](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/09/08/the-jubilee-of-young-people-a-source-of-hope/) - This summer, more than 1 million young Catholics from 150 countries joined with 7,000 priests and 450 bishops in Rome to celebrate the final Mass of the week-long Jubilee of Young People. Geared toward youth and young adults ages 18-35, this special gathering as part of the Holy Jubilee year sought to foster hope, - [Lessons from the Toolbox: Form for Function: Canon Law and the Life of the Church](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/08/26/lessons-from-the-toolbox-form-for-function-canon-law-and-the-life-of-the-church/) - Canon law can’t animate the Church on its own — but without it, the Church would lack form and its function would suffer. - [International Church Leaders Gathered to Discuss “Transparency and Accountability in the Catholic Church: A Practical Journey”](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/08/26/international-church-leaders-gathered-to-discuss-transparency-and-accountability-in-the-catholic-church-a-practical-journey/) - Catholic leaders from around the world gathered in Rome to discuss transparency and accountability in the Church, two key aspects of the Synod on Synodality. - [Leadership Roundtable Announces Juntos Lideramos, an Online Fellowship Community for Hispanic/Latino Leadership Formation](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/08/26/leadership-roundtable-announces-juntos-lideramos-an-online-fellowship-community-for-hispanic-latino-leadership-formation/) - This September, Leadership Roundtable will welcome our first two fellowship cohorts of Hispanic/Latino leaders to a new online formation program: Juntos Lideramos (together we lead). - [Leadership Roundtable Releases New Roundtable Resource: Funding the Mission](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/08/26/roundtable-resource-2/) - In our latest Roundtable Resource, we help reframe fundraising as ministry and delve into the vital importance of leading with your “why” when seeking support. - [Leadership Roundtable Marks 20 Years](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/08/26/leadership-roundtable-marks-20-years/) - On July 11, we celebrated Leadership Roundtable’s official 20th anniversary! As we reflect on our first two decades, there is much to celebrate. - [Feast or Famine: Priestly Vocations Booming in Some U.S. Dioceses and Drying Up in Others](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/08/05/feast-or-famine-priestly-vocations-booming-in-some-u-s-dioceses-and-drying-up-in-others/) - A recent analysis by the National Catholic Register revealed that while ordinations to the priesthood dropped 22% nationwide between 2014 and 2023, certain regions — notably the South and the Midwest and rural dioceses — are bucking the trend by reporting an increase in new vocations in the same time period, relative to their Catholic population. - [Education Choice for Children Act](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/08/05/education-choice-for-children-act/) - On July 4, the ECCA was signed into law, and it marks an historic moment, creating the first-ever national school choice program. However, the final version differed in important ways from the version passed by the House this spring. - [Vatican Continues Synod Implementation Phase](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/08/05/vatican-continues-synod-implementation-phase/) - A new Synod document released at the end of June makes clear that Pope Leo intends for the Church to continue to move forward with the “Implementation Phase,” in keeping with the vision laid out by Pope Francis. - [Vatican Makes Critical Appointment to Lead Archdiocese of Washington as Population of Bishops Continues to Age](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/02/11/vatican-makes-critical-appointment-to-lead-archdiocese-of-washington-as-population-of-bishops-continues-to-age/) - In March, Cardinal Robert McElroy will be installed as the new Archbishop of Washington, replacing Cardinal Wilton Gregory. - [Washington State Law Challenges the Seal of Confession](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/06/09/washington-state-law-challenges-the-seal-of-confession/) - Washington State recently passed a controversial law requiring clergy to report suspected child abuse — even if that information is disclosed during the Sacrament of Confession. - [The Past, Present, and Future of Catholic Education in the U.S.](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/03/12/the-past-present-and-future-of-catholic-education-in-the-u-s/) - Recent legislative victories show that there is real hope for growth and turnaround on the horizon for Catholic education in the U.S. - [Rebuilding Trust and the Role of the Church in Addressing Mental Health](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/01/03/rebuilding-trust-and-the-role-of-the-church-in-addressing-mental-health/) - While the reforms called for in the final Synod document are important, it’s equally important to remember just why our Church institutions are so important. - [National Educational Choice Advances, Religious Charter Schools Stalls](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/06/09/national-educational-choice-advances-religious-charter-schools-stalls/) - In late May, the high court deadlocked 4-4 in the case of the nation’s first Catholic charter school, St. Isidore of Seville in Oklahoma. - [La Caja de Herramientas para Líderes Pastorales Wins Third Place in 2025 Excellence in Publishing Awards](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/06/23/la-caja-de-herramientas-para-lideres-pastorales-wins-third-place-in-2025-excellence-in-publishing-awards/) - We are thrilled that “La Caja de Herramientas para Líderes Pastorales” received third place in the Spanish category for the Association of Catholic Publishers' 2025 Excellence in Publishing Awards. This book was collaboratively co-edited by our own Deacon Patrick Stokely, Senior Program Manager, and Father Juan J. Molina, president of Mexican American Catholic College. The - [Our Team Delivers Capuchin Toolbox for Pastoral Management](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/06/23/our-team-delivers-capuchin-toolbox-for-pastoral-management/) - Our team was recently in Washington, Michigan, offering the friars of the North American Pacific Capuchin Conference training from the Toolbox for Pastoral Management, which included sessions focused on financial management, synodal leadership, intercultural competency, and human resources. Brother CJ Webb, a participant in the Toolbox, reflected on the experience: “Leadership Roundtable has opened my - [Peter Denio for America Magazine: Pope Leo, Synodality, and the Role of Lay Catholics](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/06/23/peter-denio-for-america-magazine-pope-leo-synodality-and-the-role-of-lay-catholics/) - Our very own Peter Denio, Senior Program Manager, was featured in America Media this month with a must-read piece on the important role the laity play in the daily life and vitality of the Catholic Church. Peter shares, “The church is the people of God, each member co-responsible for its life and mission.” The challenge - [Kerry Robinson Receives the University of Notre Dame Laetare Medal](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/06/23/kerry-robinson-receives-the-university-of-notre-dame-laetare-medal/) - Kerry Robinson at the University of Notre Dame. Credit: University of Notre Dame We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Kerry Robinson, Leadership Roundtable’s founding executive director and current member of our Board of Directors for being recognized with the University of Notre Dame’s 2025 Laetare Medal at the 2025 Commencement exercises. The Laetare Medal is - [Missionary Labs Aim to Revitalize Youth Leadership and Ministry](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/06/09/missionary-labs-aim-to-revitalize-youth-leadership-and-ministry/) - As leaders grapple with how to retain and engage young people in the faith, Catholic organizations and dioceses across the country have begun testing innovative ways to use service and mission to curb disaffiliation before those crucial teenage/young adult years. - [Latest CARA Report Reveals New Insights into Declining Clergy Rates, Ordination Demographics, and Diocesan Financial Transparency](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/06/09/latest-cara-report-reveals-new-insights-into-declining-clergy-rates-ordination-demographics-and-diocesan-financial-transparency/) - The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) at Georgetown University recently released its Spring 2025 report, which highlights new research about numerous issues facing the U.S. Catholic Church. - [10 years of Laudato Si': Applying the Lessons Beyond the Care of Creation](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/06/09/10-years-of-laudato-si-applying-the-lessons-beyond-the-care-of-creation/) - While “Laudato Si’” focused on the care for the earth, its overarching message touches on several themes that leaders can apply to more than just environmental care: - [Lessons from the Toolbox: The Ministry of Fundraising](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/06/09/lessons-from-the-toolbox-the-ministry-of-fundraising/) - If Catholic leaders could flip the way they see fundraising—from a tactical means of collecting money to support their mission, to a spiritual act of building community, living their ministry, and communicating openly—our institutions would be stronger, more connected, and more sustainable. - [Pope Francis Appoints More Women to Top Leadership Roles](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/02/11/pope-francis-appoints-more-women-to-top-leadership-roles/) - Pope Francis’ appointments of Srs. Brambilla and Petrini are encouraging signs of hope for many Catholics. - [Trust, Stewardship, and Synodality](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2021/03/01/trust-stewardship-and-synodality/) - Executive Summary of the 2021 Catholic Partnership Summit Building upon the last two Catholic Partnership Summits, Leadership Roundtable convened the 2021 Catholic Partnership Summit, Building a Church for the Future: Mission, Stewardship, and Restoring Trust in a Post-Pandemic World, just as the Church prepared to embark on a synodal path of dialogue, discernment and consultation. - [Archdiocese of Los Angeles Reaches Historic Settlement with Abuse Victims](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/11/05/archdiocese-of-los-angeles-reaches-historic-settlement-with-abuse-victims/) - The Archdiocese of Los Angeles’ recent settlement with abuse victims highlights the importance of the Church’s ongoing accountability for past abuse failures. - [The Synod on Synodality Delegates Approve Final Document](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/11/05/synod-final-document/) - The latest gathering in the three-year Synod on Synodality came to a close in Rome last week and concluded with the release of an approved Final Document. - [Understanding the Impact of Federal Action on Catholic Social Services: An Explainer](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/03/14/understanding-the-impact-of-federal-action-on-catholic-social-services-an-explainer/) - Recent executive orders and programmatic reductions are directly impacting the Church's ability to carry out its social work in the U.S. and abroad. - [SEEK25 Conference Engages Record Number of Young Catholics](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/02/11/seek25-conference-engages-record-number-of-young-catholics/) - At a time when disaffiliation is on the rise, movements like FOCUS are targeting a crucial age bracket where rates have been particularly high — young adults. - [Accountability, Evaluation, and Transparency: Pillars of a Synodal Church](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/01/07/accountability-evaluation-and-transparency-pillars-of-a-synodal-church/) - In an historic speech at the Synod’s close, Pope Francis ratified the final document of the multi-year Synod on Synodality without any separate exhortation, - [Lessons from the Toolbox: Implications of Pastoral Councils](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/01/07/lessons-from-the-toolbox-implications-of-pastoral-councils/) - Pastoral councils serve as a crucial tool for fostering collaboration and unity within parish communities. - [Synod Takeaway: Laity Participation in Bishop Selections](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/01/03/synod-takeaway-laity-participation-in-bishop-selections/) - The Synod final document includes a call for “the People of God [to] have a greater voice in choosing Bishops.” - [Fr. James Martin on The Catholic Leaders Podcast](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/05/17/james-martin-on-the-catholic-leaders-podcast/) - Welcome to The Catholic Leaders Podcast! In this episode, our Executive Partners Kim Smolik and Kerry Robinson talk with Fr. James Martin, SJ about welcoming those at the margins, the value of diversity, and young adult participation. Fr. James Martin, SJ is a Jesuit priest, best-selling author, Editor-At-Large of America Media, consultor to the Vatican's - [Kim Daniels on The Catholic Leaders Podcast](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/03/14/kim-daniels-on-the-catholic-leaders-podcast/) - IT’S HERE! The first full episode of The Catholic Leaders Podcast is out now! This month, our Executive Partners Kim Smolik and Kerry Robinson are talking with Kim Daniels of Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life at Georgetown all about the intersection of leadership and faith. Kim Daniels is the director of the - [Article: Pastors are like TV showrunners. They need training.](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/06/14/article-pastors-are-like-tv-showrunners/) - Recently Vanity Fair released an excerpt from Burn It Down, a new book by the media columnist Maureen Ryan, describing in detail the horrible experiences that the cast and crew of the TV show “Lost” experienced at the hands of their showrunners, Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof. The show is one of many that Ryan - [Boston College: Catholic Partnership Summit: Co-Responsibility in the Catholic Church](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/03/19/boston-college-catholic-partnership-summit-co-responsibility-in-the-catholic-church/) - Several students from Boston College's Clough School of Theology and Ministry shared about their experience at the 2024 Catholic Partnership Summit. - [Media Coverage of the 2024 Catholic Partnership Summit](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/03/22/media-coverage-of-the-2024-catholic-partnership-summit/) - The 2024 Catholic Partnership Summit has caught the attention of several Catholic media sources. - [2023 Mother Ursula Infante Memorial Lecture](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/03/30/2023-mother-ursula-infante-memorial-lecture/) - This month, our Executive Partner Kerry Robinson was also featured as a speaker at the 2023 Mother Ursula Infante Memorial Lecture at Cabrini University in Radnor, PA, along with friend of Leadership Roundtable and President of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU), Rev. Dennis Holtschneider, CM. Kerry and Rev. Holtschneider spoke insightfully on - [United In Christ: A Pastoral Letter Introducing a Pastoral Plan for the Diocese of Wilmington](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/07/11/united-in-christ-a-pastoral-letter-introducing-a-pastoral-plan-for-the-diocese-of-wilmington/) - Leadership Roundtable has been a partner in Wilmington’s pastoral planning initiative, known as “United in Christ." - [Basilica Magazine Feature](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2022/08/01/2442/) - For several decades, the The Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis has utilized a co-responsible leadership model in its operations, which pastor Fr. Daniel Griffith shares more about in his letter on page 15 of the latest "Basilica" magazine. We are grateful to the the lay and ordained leaders at Saint Mary for recognizing the - [Head of Vatican Synod office: 'Let us trust in our people'](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2022/09/27/head-of-vatican-synod-office-let-us-trust-in-our-people/) - At the 2022 Catholic Partnership Summit, Cardinal Mario Grech joined attendees via Zoom to share about the Synodal journey thus far. - [Francis at 10](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/03/30/francis-at-10/) - To honor ten years of the papacy of Pope Francis, St. Ambrose University convened “Francis at 10,” featuring our Executive Partner Kerry Robinson as keynote speaker. This international conference examined Pope Francis as a remarkably humble servant of God, whose commitment to openness, visibility, and meeting the faithful across the world has transformed the Vatican - [There’s still time! Join the National Toolbox for Pastoral Management](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/03/30/theres-still-time-join-the-national-toolbox-for-pastoral-management/) - There are still places available for our national Toolbox for Pastoral Management. - [2023 National Toolbox for Pastoral Management](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/02/03/2023-national-toolbox-for-pastoral-management/) - Take part in a Toolbox for Pastoral Management! - [Helping Catholics by Teaching Priests How to Be the Boss](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2014/01/18/helping-catholics-by-teaching-priests-how-to-be-the-boss-2/) - Read the Article Here - [Hispanic Leaders gather at Raíces y Alas Congress](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2022/04/01/hispanic-leaders-gather-at-raices-y-alas-congress/) - Michael Brough and Andrea Blanco joined with Catholic leaders recently at the 6th National Catholic Congress for Hispanic Ministry titled Raíces y Alas. - [First Catholic Parish to be Awarded Seal of Excellence](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2016/12/01/first-catholic-parish-to-be-awarded-seal-of-excellence/) - Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Hoboken, New Jersey is now the first Catholic parish in the U.S. to become a Seal of Excellence holder. - [AEI debate on religious charter schools features Managing Partner, Kathleen Porter-Magee](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/05/19/aei-debate-on-religious-charter-schools-features-managing-partner-kathleen-porter-magee/) - Our managing partner, Kathleen Porter-Magee, weighed in on during an education policy debate hosted by the American Enterprise Institute last month. - [Faithful to the Mission: Adapting Refugee Support Ministry](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/05/05/faithful-to-the-mission-adapting-refugee-support-ministry/) - The federal government recently abruptly halted funding to agencies that support refugee resettlement, including the USCCB’s Migration and Refugee Services. - [Catholic Charter Schools: A Crossroads for Mission and Funding](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/05/05/catholic-charter-schools-a-crossroads-for-mission-and-funding/) - Many Catholic leaders view the possibility of religious charter schools as a lifeline for cash-strapped Catholic schools and a win for religious liberty. - [Leadership in Complex Pastoring Situations](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/05/05/leadership-in-complex-pastoring-situations/) - How can a priest or pastor be an effective leader if he is being asked to spread himself so thin? First, we must define what it means to be an effective leader. - [As belief in God Declines in U.S., Social Media Drives Baptisms Globally](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/05/05/as-belief-in-god-declines-in-u-s-social-media-drives-baptisms-globally/) - In some parts of the U.S. and the world, digital evangelization efforts are bearing fruit as new baptisms surge. - [Leadership Lessons from Pope Francis](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/05/05/leadership-lessons-from-pope-francis/) - Though the lessons he taught the Church and world are bountiful, here are five impactful leadership lessons left to us by Pope Francis. - [WATCH: The Importance of Leadership Formation for Hispanic/Latino Catholics](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/04/08/watch-the-importance-of-leadership-formation-for-hispanic-latino-catholics/) - Leadership Roundtable created the Latino Pastoral Leaders Initiative to support the leadership formation of Hispanic/Latino leaders in the Church. - [Celebrating the Conclusion of the Latino Pastoral Leaders Initiative Cohort in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/04/08/celebrating-the-conclusion-of-the-latino-pastoral-leaders-initiative-cohort-in-the-archdiocese-of-santa-fe/) - We're excited to announce the successful completion of the fourth Latino Pastoral Leaders cohort in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. - [Lessons from the Toolbox: Risk Management](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/04/08/lessons-from-the-toolbox-risk-management/) - Encountering risk is inevitable for any organization, including the Church, and while risk cannot be eliminated, it can be managed, planned for, and mitigated. - [U.S. Dioceses Lower Confirmation Age in Effort to Curb Disaffiliation](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/04/07/u-s-dioceses-lower-confirmation-age-in-effort-to-curb-disaffiliation/) - Archbishop Lori announced that the Archdiocese of Baltimore would lower its minimum age of confirmation in an effort to better catechize young people. - [New Study Emphasizes the Necessity of Listening](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/04/07/new-study-emphasizes-the-necessity-of-listening/) - Future of Faith recently released “Sacred Listening, Deeper Faith,” a study that explores the importance of listening in personal faith and spirituality. - [Latest Pew Study Shows Catholics Still Leaving the Church](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/04/07/latest-pew-study-shows-catholics-still-leaving-the-church/) - While the percent of Americans who identify as Christian has leveled off since 2019, the percent of U.S. Catholics continues to decline. - [Cultural Connection: Confirmations in Hispanic/Latino Culture](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/04/07/cultural-connection-confirmations-in-hispanic-latino-culture/) - For many Hispanic/Latino families, religious celebrations are deeply woven into cultural traditions. - [Peter Denio Hosts Bob Bordone on “The Department of Nuance” Podcast](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/04/02/peter-denio-hosts-bob-bordone-on-the-department-of-nuance-podcast/) - Our Senior Program Manager, Peter Denio, is back behind the podcasting mic, hosting "The Department of Nuance." - [Practicing the Art of “Yes, and…” in the Workplace](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/04/02/yes-and-pt1/) - Improv comedy, and specifically the practice of “yes, and,” can help teach us what synodality looks like in practice. - [Santa Fe Latino Pastoral Leaders Cohort Complete Catholic Leadership 360, Catholic Standards for Excellence Training](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/03/17/santa-fe-latino-pastoral-leaders-cohort-completes-training/) - Participants have completed their Catholic Leadership 360 and Catholic Standards for Excellence training. - [Lessons from the Toolbox: Fundraising as a Ministry](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/03/17/lessons-from-the-toolbox-fundraising-as-a-ministry/) - Effective fundraising and stewardship are deeply rooted in the clarity and relevance of a parish’s mission. - [Small, Connected Dioceses Lead in Fostering New Vocations](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/03/14/small-connected-dioceses-lead-in-fostering-new-vocations/) - Vocation Ministry recently released a report stating that “smaller, more connected dioceses seem to have an edge when it comes to fostering local vocations.” - [New Report Shows Decline in Clergy Abuse Allegations in the U.S.](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/03/12/new-report-shows-decline-in-clergy-abuse-allegations-in-the-u-s/) - A report released by CARA shows that credible allegations of abuse have significantly declined during the past two decades. - [Healthy leadership and management leads to a healthy Church](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2018/08/27/leadership-roundtable-healthy-leadership-and-management-leads-to-a-healthy-church/) - A statement in response to the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report and credible allegations against former Cardinal McCarrick. - [The Francis Effect and Changing the Church](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2016/06/29/the-francis-effect-and-changing-the-church/) - Advancing Best Managerial and Leadership Practices - [Frameworks for Responding to the Crisis and Restoring Trust in Dioceses](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2016/01/01/frameworks-for-responding-to-the-crisis-and-restoring-trust-in-dioceses/) - The Catholic Church in the United States is facing a dual crisis: a crisis of abuse and a crisis of trust. - [“Catholics call the Pope and Bishops to reform the Church with a new culture of leadership that is transparent, accountable, and co-responsible”](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2019/02/19/catholics-call-the-pope-and-bishops-to-reform-the-church-with-a-new-culture-of-leadership-that-is-transparent-accountable-and-co-responsible/) - A Statement from Leadership Roundtable on the Vatican Abuse Meeting. - [Next Steps for U.S. Bishops and Laity after Vatican Abuse Meeting](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2019/02/25/next-steps-for-u-s-bishops-and-laity-after-vatican-abuse-meeting/) - Bishops from around the world conclude the Vatican meeting on abuse. - [Recommendations for USCCB June Assembly](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2019/06/01/recommendations-for-usccb-june-assembly/) - During the USCCB June General Assembly, the bishops have the opportunity to share that light and illuminate a path forward for the Church in the United States. - [University Working Groups](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2019/08/10/university-working-groups/) - Over the summer, we convened ten Catholic college and university presidents in New York City to address the twin crises of abuse and leadership failures. - [From a Crisis to a Solution](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2019/09/01/from-a-crisis-to-a-solution/) - The following timeline shows highlights of our response to the crises in 2018 and early 2019. - [Addressing the Twin Crises in the Catholic Church in the United States](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2020/01/01/addressing-the-twin-crises-in-the-catholic-church-in-the-united-states/) - For years, Catholics have seen a disturbing pattern in the Church of twin crises. - [A Call to Communion](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2013/06/25/a-call-to-communion/) - Co-Responsibility for the Good of the Church - [CatholicPastor.org](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2011/01/01/catholicpastor-org/) - CatholicPastor.org is a web-based learning community that offers Catholic priests a platform to engage in an extended conversation and learn from one another. - [Restoring Trust](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2008/01/01/restoring-trust/) - Trust is the capacity to realize potential together. - [ChurchEpedia](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2007/01/01/churchepedia/) - ChurchEpedia.org was an encyclopedia of temporal best practices in Church management, finance and human resources - [Honoring Kerry Robinson's Service to Leadership Roundtable](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/02/26/honoring-kerry-robinsons-service-to-leadership-roundtable/) - Over twenty years ago, founder Geoff Boisi and Kerry Robinson partnered to create what would later become Leadership Roundtable. - [2024 J. Donald Monan, SJ Distinguished Catholic Philanthropy Medal](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/02/26/recommendations-for-mentorship-and-formation-of-young-adults-2/) - Leadership Roundtable honored three Catholic families with the 2024 J. Donald Monan Distinguished Catholic Philanthropy Medal - [Healing and Strengthening Our Catholic Community in the United States](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2021/03/01/healing-and-strengthening-our-catholic-community-in-the-united-states/) - Pope Francis has urged the Church to act as a “field hospital” for those who are wounded. The stark divides in our country and Catholic community have left many alienated, angry, and in need of healing. In the wake of a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, the enduring sin of systemic racism, and extreme - [Executive Summary of the 2021 Catholic Partnership Summit](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2021/03/01/executive-summary-of-the-2021-catholic-partnership-summit/) - We convened the 2021 Catholic Partnership Summit, Building a Church for the Future: Mission, Stewardship, and Restoring Trust in a Post-Pandemic World. - [Building Ethical Financial Management in the Church](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2021/03/01/building-ethical-financial-management-in-the-church/) - During the 2020 Catholic Partnership Summit, Catholic leaders gave voice to a crisis facing the Church: a financial crisis. - [A Culture with Young Adult Catholics at the Leadership Table](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2020/02/01/a-culture-with-young-adult-catholics-at-the-leadership-table/) - Any transformation of Church culture must ensure a prominent leadership role for young adult Catholics that would amplify their voices. - [A Culture of Ethical Financial Management and Stewardship](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2020/02/01/a-culture-of-ethical-financial-management-and-stewardship/) - To regain the trust of the People of God and to prevent future crises, the Catholic Church needs to actively embrace a system of sound fiscal management. - [A Culture of Co-Responsible Governance and Leadership](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2020/02/01/a-culture-of-co-responsible-governance-and-leadership/) - At the 2020 Catholic Partnership Summit, leaders spelled out how co-responsible leadership could provide a strong template for accountability. - [Envisioning a New Culture of Leadership](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2020/02/01/envisioning-a-new-culture-of-leadership/) - Our 2020 Catholic Partnership Summit represented a major step along those promising pathways towards a hopeful new era of Church leadership and management. - [Scriptural Models of Catholic Leadership & Management](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2020/02/01/scriptural-models-of-catholic-leadership-management/) - “I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do.” JOHN 13: 14–15 It is in and through the person of Jesus Christ that the Catholic Church understands its relationship to God and who we are called to be. The life of Jesus provides a - [Hope for the Future](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2020/02/01/hope-for-the-future-2020-catholic-partnership-summit-elevates-young-leaders-voices-leaves-global-impact/) - Seated at every table of the 2020 Catholic Partnership Summit was someone who is not often among the decision makers of the Catholic Church: a young adult. - [A View from Rome](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2020/02/01/a-view-from-rome/) - A group of leaders gathered in-person in Rome as part of the 2021 Catholic Partnership Summit. - [Identifying the Root Causes of the Crises and the Culture Change Needed to Address Them](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2019/03/01/identifying-the-root-causes-of-the-crises-and-the-culture-change-needed-to-address-them/) - Our Catholic Partnership Summit was an important step on the road to identifying the foundational causes of the crises along with ways to address them. - [Promoting a New Culture of Leadership](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2019/02/01/promoting-a-new-culture-of-leadership/) - From our Catholic Partnership Summit, this sobering theme arose: the problems facing the Church are about more than sexual abuse. - [Leadership Roundtable to Hold Summit to Address Twin Crises of Abuse and Leadership in Catholic Church](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2019/01/30/leadership-roundtable-to-hold-summit-to-address-twin-crises-of-abuse-and-leadership-in-catholic-church/) - Leadership Roundtable will convene the Catholic Partnership Summit, February 1–2, 2019 in Washington, DC. - [Leadership Tip of the Month: Creating a Space of Belonging](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/02/13/leadership-tip-of-the-month-creating-a-space-of-belonging/) - During Session 3 of the upcoming Catholic Partnership Summit, we will take a deeper dive into belonging and trust. - [Rooneys, Langones receive Monan Medal for church philanthropy](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2022/10/07/rooneys-langones-receive-monan-medal-for-church-philanthropy/) - At the 2022 Catholic Partnership Summit, we honored two families with the J. Donald Monan, SJ Distinguished Catholic Philanthropy Medal. - [Monan Medal for Church Philanthropy at the 2022 Catholic Partnership Summit](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2022/10/03/monan-medal-for-church-philanthropy-at-the-2022-catholic-partnership-summit/) - At the 2022 Catholic Partnership Summit, we honored two families with the J. Donald Monan, SJ Distinguished Catholic Philanthropy Medal. - [Cardinal Mario Grech Calls For 'Synod of Synodality' at the Catholic Partnership Summit](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2022/10/01/cardinal-mario-grech-calls-for-synod-of-synodality-at-the-catholic-partnership-summit/) - At the 2022 Catholic Partnership Summit, Cardinal Mario Grech gave a keynote that inspired attendees to remain open to the Holy Spirit during the Synod. - [The Francis Effect Podcast: Episode 2210](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2022/10/01/the-francis-effect-podcast-episode-2210/) - The intersection of the 2022 Catholic Partnership Summit and synthesis were recently a topic of discussion on The Francis Effect podcast. - [What is Synodality?](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2022/09/28/what-is-synodality/) - Casey Stanton, Co-Director of Discerning Deacons and one of our 2022 Catholic Partnership Summit speakers, shared her thoughts and insights from the Summit. - [Vatican’s synod chief tells U.S. Church leaders to ‘listen to others’](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2022/09/27/vaticans-synod-chief-tells-u-s-church-leaders-to-listen-to-others/) - Cardinal Mario Grech addressed the Catholic Partnership Summit about the ongoing work to review the global Synod syntheses reports. - [U.S. Catholic Leaders to gather in D.C. to discuss synodal leadership, unity](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2022/09/14/u-s-catholic-leaders-to-gather-in-d-c-to-discuss-synodal-leadership-unity/) - A Press Release from Leadership Roundtable, September 2022 Read here. - [Stewardship of Potential](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2021/03/01/stewardship-of-potential/) - For Church leaders, it is important to recognize and take proper care of the potential at hand — the expertise, creativity, and diversity of its people. - [Stewardship of People](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2021/03/01/stewardship-of-people/) - A Session from the 2021 Catholic Partnership Summit. - [Stewardship of Financial Resources](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2021/03/01/stewardship-of-financial-resources/) - As good stewards, we responsibly and ethically care for the people and things entrusted to us. In this session we will dive deep into how the Church manages its financial resources. We will explore financial best practices and benchmarks — including training in both — and address standardized and more regular financial reporting and benchmarks. - [Commitments from the 2024 Catholic Partnership Summit](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/03/22/commitments-from-the-2024-catholic-partnership-summit/) - Below, we share what we commit to as an organization after the 2024 Catholic Partnership Summit. - [Summit Table Discussion Guidelines](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/03/26/summit-table-discussion-guidelines/) - During our Catholic Partnership Summits, we use the following guidelines to facilitate these discussions in an open and respectful manner. - [On the Journey with Young Adults](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/01/10/on-the-journey-with-young-adults/) - Sr. Teresa Maya, CCVI, reflects on her experience at the 2024 Catholic Partnership Summit as a facilitator and participant. - [Young Adults Want to Be Part of the Church](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/01/15/young-adults-want-to-be-part-of-the-church/) - The 75 young adults who either attended or spoke at the 2024 Summit did so because they want to effect change in the Church. - [Navigating Life's Transitions](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/01/21/navigating-lifes-transitions/) - Young adulthood encompasses some of the most formative years of a person’s life. This time is also when many adults experience major life transitions. - [Transitional Deacons Formation at Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology at Seton Hall University, NJ](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/09/21/transitional-deacons-formation-at-immaculate-conception-seminary-school-of-theology-at-seton-hall-university/) - We partner with Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology at Seton Hall University to provide leadership/management training to transitional deacons. - [Toolbox for Pastoral Management nacional en el Seminario del Sagrado Corazón, Wisconsin](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/06/30/seminario-del-sagrado-corazon-wisconsin/) - El Seminario y Escuela de Teología Sagrado Corazón se asoció con Leadership Roundtable para presentar un Toolbox for Pastoral Management nacional abierto a sacerdotes de todo Estados Unidos. - [National Toolbox for Pastoral Management at Sacred Heart Seminary, Wis.](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/06/28/sacred-heart-seminary-wis/) - Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology partnered with us to host a national Toolbox for Pastoral Management that was open to priests from across the U.S. - [Leadership Roundtable urges fully implementing U.S. bishops’ guide for ongoing formation of priests](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/06/16/leadership-roundtable-urges-fully-implementing-u-s-bishops-guide-for-ongoing-formation-of-priests/) - Leadership Roundtable welcomed the vote Friday, June 16, 2023, by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops to approve a national guide for the ongoing formation of priests. - [Formación de liderazgo pastoral en la arquidiócesis de Hartford](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/05/30/pastoral-formation-in-the-archdiocese-of-hartford-2/) - Actualmente, el 95% de los sacerdotes activos de la arquidiócesis de Hartford han completado un Toolbox for Pastoral Management. - [Pastoral Formation in the Archdiocese of Hartford](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/05/22/pastoral-formation-in-the-archdiocese-of-hartford/) - 95% of active priests in the Archdiocese of Hartford have completed a Toolbox for Pastoral Management. - [Formación de diáconos en transición en la Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology en Seton Hall University, New Jersey](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/09/28/transitional-deacons-formation-at-immaculate-conception-seminary-school-of-theology-at-seton-hall-university-2/) - Durante los últimos nueve años, Leadership Roundtable ha colaborado con Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology en Seton Hall University en South Orange, New Jersey para proporcionar formación en liderazgo y gestión a diáconos transitorios en su taller de verano, "Preparándose para el Ministerio Sacerdotal Parroquial". - [Pastoral Leadership and Management Formation for the Redemptorist Province of Baltimore](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/10/20/pastoral-leadership-and-management-formation-for-the-redemptorist-province-of-baltimore/) - A group of 27 confrères from the Baltimore Province of Redemptorists took part in this week-long program intended to strengthen pastoral management skills. - [Announcing Spanish and Seminarian versions of "A Pastor's Toolbox"](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/10/23/announcing-spanish-and-seminarian-versions-of-a-pastors-toolbox/) - Spanish and Seminarian versions of "A Pastor's Toolbox" will be available from Liturgical Press in February of 2024. - [Formación de gestión y liderazgo pastoral para la Provincia de Baltimore de los Redentoristas](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/11/01/formacion-de-gestion-y-liderazgo-pastoral-para-la-provincia-de-baltimore-de-los-redentoristas/) - Debido a un nuevo mandato de formación continua de liderazgo de su capítulo general, el recién elegido consejo provincial para la Provincia de Baltimore de los Redentoristas, el padre John Collins, CSsR, el padre John Olenick, CSsR, y el padre Kevin O’Neil, CSsR, recurrieron a Leadership Roundtable para organizar una Caja de Herramientas para la Gestión Pastoral. - [Anuniciando nuevas versiones de "A Pastor's Toolbox"](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/11/01/anuniciando-nuevas-versiones-de-a-pastors-toolbox/) - Desde la fundación de Leadership Roundtable, nuestro enfoque ha sido la promoción de las mejores prácticas para la gestión diaria de las operaciones diocesanas y parroquiales. - [BOOK RELEASE: Seminarian Edition of "A Pastor’s Toolbox" available from Liturgical Press](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/03/27/book-release-seminarian-edition-of-a-pastors-toolbox-available-from-liturgical-press/) - A new seminarian edition of Leadership Roundtable’s award-winning A Pastor’s Toolbox available now from Liturgical Press! - [BOOK RELEASE: Spanish Edition of "A Pastor’s Toolbox" available from Liturgical Press](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/03/27/book-release-spanish-edition-of-a-pastors-toolbox-available-from-liturgical-press/) - A Spanish edition of Leadership Roundtable’s award-winning A Pastor’s Toolbox available now from Liturgical Press! - [Excerpt from "A Seminarian's Toolbox"](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/05/31/excerpt-from-a-seminarians-toolbox/) - To truly minister to and with young people, you must start from a place of accompaniment. - [Lessons from the Toolbox: Animating Your Ministry](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/10/09/lessons-from-the-toolbox-animating-your-ministry/) - When it comes to mission-driven leadership, perhaps the most significant gift a leader can give to their team is the freedom to say “no.” - [Lessons from the Toolbox: Intercultural Competence for Ministry](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/11/05/lessons-from-the-toolbox-intercultural-competence-for-ministry/) - Developing the intercultural competence of Church leaders requires a transformation of hearts, minds, and skills that lead to meaningful, lasting engagement. - [Lessons from the Toolbox: A Pastor's Wellness](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/01/03/lessons-from-the-toolbox-a-pastors-wellness/) - Fostering a pastor’s well-being is not simply a matter of self-care, but also requires ensuring the pastor has the healthy coping skills to lead the Church. - [Lessons from the Toolbox: Parish Planning](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/02/11/lessons-from-the-toolbox-parish-planning/) - Chapter 12 of A Pastor’s Toolbox provides key insights into how to have a parish planning process grounded in a clear, shared mission. - [Leadership Roundtable's Impact in a Diocese](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2018/02/01/leadership-roundtables-impact-in-a-diocese/) - What happens when an experienced pastor is reassigned to another parish and his skills in strategic planning or financial management go with him? - [The Mission Management Model](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2018/02/01/the-mission-management-model/) - The Mission Management Model implements best practices in diocesan and parish systems to ensure the long-term health of the Church’s mission. - [Supporting Transformation in the Diocese of Wilmington](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/05/06/supporting-transformation-in-the-diocese-of-wilmington/) - Bishop Koenig engaged Leadership Roundtable to support the Diocese of Wilmington in creating a diocesan plan in response to the synodal listening process. - [Flexibility, Foundation, and Faith on the Frontier](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2020/02/01/flexibility-foundation-and-faith-on-the-frontier-how-online-leadership-training-enabled-the-diocese-of-cheyenne-to-continue-fulfilling-its-mission-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - How online leadership training enabled the Diocese of Cheyenne to continue fulfilling its mission during the COVID-19 pandemic. - [Serving Catholic Boards through Training and Formation](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/07/27/serving-catholic-boards-through-training-and-formation/) - Leadership Roundtable is empowering Catholic nonprofit organizations through board training and formation. - [Sirviendo a juntas directivas católicas a través del entrenamiento y la formación](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/08/01/sirviendo-a-juntas-directivas/) - Con el objetivo de aclarar las distintas funciones de gobierno y gestión, Leadership Roundtable capacita a las organizaciones católicas sin ánimo de lucro a través de la formación y capacitación de las juntas directivas. - [Core Elements of the Latino Pastoral Leaders Initiative](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/03/14/core-elements-of-the-latino-pastoral-leaders-initiative/) - Leadership Roundtable works to ensure that all program elements were designed to respond to the complexities Hispanic/Latino pastoral leaders face in ministry. - [Ongoing Leadership Formation](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/03/14/ongoing-leadership-formation/) - Leadership Roundtable’s Latino Pastoral Leaders Initiative demonstrates our commitment to serving Hispanic/Latino Catholic leaders. - [Bridge Builders](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/03/14/bridge-builders/) - Leadership Roundtable had the opportunity to share these learnings at the annual convention of the National Association of Hispanic Priests (ANSH). - [Elevating the Voices of Hispanic/Latino Leaders](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/03/14/elevating-the-voices-of-hispanic-latino-leaders/) - Leadership Roundtable has historically promoted Catholic institutions supporting Hispanic/Latino pastoral leaders to thrive in their vocations. - [Hispanic/Latino Catholics in the U.S. Church](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/03/14/hispanic-latino-catholics-in-the-u-s-church/) - The number of Hispanic/Latino Catholics continues to rise in the U.S. Catholic Church. - [Forming the emerging Hispanic leadership of the Church](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/03/14/forming-the-emerging-hispanic-leadership-of-the-church/) - The Latino Pastoral Leaders Initiative offers formation and leadership development that meets the unique challenges faced by Hispanic/Latino Church leaders. - [Catholic Leadership 360 Bilingual Cohort in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/02/02/catholic-leadership-360-bilingual-cohort-in-the-archdiocese-of-indianapolis/) - We proudly launched the Catholic Leadership 360 Bilingual Cohort in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Fourteen Hispanic/Latino leaders are participating. - [Leadership Roundtable commits to fully bilingual communications starting in mid-2022, partners with Crimsonbridge Foundation](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2022/02/14/leadership-roundtable-commits-to-fully-bilingual-communications-starting-in-mid-2022-partners-with-crimsonbridge-foundation/) - A Press Release from Leadership Roundtable, February 2022. - [Glendale Heights pastor, parishioner complete national Hispanic leadership training](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2022/01/24/glendale-heights-pastor-parishioner-complete-national-hispanic-leadership-training/) - Read more from the Daily Herald. - [Leadership Roundtable expands Latino Pastoral Leaders Initiative with new cohort in Austin](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2022/01/20/leadership-roundtable-expands-latino-pastoral-leaders-initiative-with-new-cohort-in-austin/) - A Press Release from Leadership Roundtable, January 2022. - [The Time is Now](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2021/03/01/the-time-is-now/) - Latino Pastoral Leaders Initiative addresses growing need for pastoral formation of Hispanic/Latino Catholics - [Four Elements of the Program: Latino Pastoral Leaders Initiative](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2021/01/01/four-elements-of-the-program-latino-pastoral-leaders-initiative/) - Read more - [Cuatro Elementos del programa: Latino Pastoral Leaders Initiative](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2021/01/01/cuatro-elemntos-del-programa-latino-pastoral-leaders-initiative/) - Read more - [National Symposium on Hispanic Leadership and Philanthropy for a 21st Century Church](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2015/06/30/national-symposium-on-hispanic-leadership-and-philanthropy-for-a-21st-century-church/) - Leadership Roundtable hosted its 12th national gathering of top leaders from the Church, as well as from business, philanthropic, educational and other sectors. - [Hispanic Leadership and Philanthropy for a 21st Century Church](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2015/06/24/hispanic-leadership-and-philanthropy-for-a-21st-century-church/) - Read the full report. - [Latino Pastoral Leaders Impact Report 2023](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/02/06/latino-pastoral-leaders-impact-report-2023/) - We are pleased to share the 2023 Impact Report for our Latino Pastoral Leaders program. - [Latino Pastoral Leaders National Gathering 2023](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/12/01/latino-pastoral-leaders-initiative-national-gathering-2023/) - The first Latino Pastoral Leaders National Gathering brought together 15 leaders from past cohorts of the Latino Pastoral Leaders Initiative. - [Leadership Roundtable Launches Fully Bilingual Website](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/12/01/leadership-roundtable-launches-fully-bilingual-website/) - We are excited to announce the launch of our fully bilingual website, supported by a generous funding from the Crimsonbridge Foundation and Lilly Endowment Inc. - [Article: New initiative cultivates ministerial leadership roles within U.S. Catholic Hispanic population](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/10/26/article-new-initiative-cultivates-ministerial-leadership-roles-within-u-s-catholic-hispanic-population/) - Even though Hispanics account for more than 42% of U.S. Catholics, the number of U.S. born Hispanics serving the church has remained relatively low. - [USCCB publishes National Pastoral Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/10/05/usccb-publishes-national-pastoral-plan-for-hispanic-latino-ministry/) - The recently published the National Pastoral Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry by the USCCB is a testament to the U.S. Church's commitment to aligning with the “lived reality of the Hispanic/Latino people, in the context of a culturally diverse society.” Drawing insights from the V National Encuentro, the Plan sets a course for the next decade. - [Curso de Liderazgo Sinodal en el Ministerio Pastoral](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/09/28/synodal-leadership-in-pastoral-ministry-course-2/) - Este verano, Leadership Roundtable concluyó el primer curso de Liderazgo Sinodal en el Ministerio Pastoral, una iniciativa creada en colaboración con Discerning Leadership Program, Catholic Leadership Institute, y Leadership Conference of Women Religious. Concebido como una respuesta directa a la invitación del Papa Francisco a acoger la sinodalidad y el llamado de los líderes en - [Synodal Leadership in Pastoral Ministry Course](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/09/27/synodal-leadership-in-pastoral-ministry-course/) - This summer, Leadership Roundtable concluded the pilot of a Synodal Leadership in Pastoral Ministry course, an initiative co-created in partnership with Discerning Leadership Program, Catholic Leadership Institute, and Leadership Conference of Women Religious. Conceived as a direct response to Pope Francis's invitation to embrace synodality and the call from leaders at our 2022 Summit for - [Latino Pastoral Leaders Impact Report 2022](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/03/30/latino-pastoral-leaders-impact-report-2022/) - We are pleased to share the annual Latino Pastoral Leaders Impact Report for 2022 that provides information about the Latino Pastoral Leaders Initiative. - [Aprender de lo que Funciona](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/03/14/aprender-de-lo-que-funciona/) - Un elemento esencial de la Iniciativa de Líderes Pastorales Latinos es llevar a cabo una evaluación periódica y sólida de todos los elementos del programa, la experiencia de los participantes, el crecimiento de cada uno de ellos y el impacto sostenido más allá de la experiencia de la cohorte. Cuando se les preguntó al final, - [Elementos Centrales de la Iniciativa de Líderes Pastorales Latinos](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/03/14/elementos-centrales-de-la-iniciativa-de-lideres-pastorales-latinos/) - Al desarrollar la Iniciativa de Líderes Pastorales Latinos, Leadership Roundtable trabajó para garantizar que todos los elementos del programa estuvieran culturalmente adaptados, incluyendo la creación de materiales tanto en inglés como en español, y que estuvieran diseñados para responder a la cantidad de complejidades a las que se enfrentan los líderes pastorales Hispanos/Latinos ejerciendo en - [Formación Continua de Líderes](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/03/14/formacion-continua-de-lideres/) - Además de acoger e incluir a personas de diversos orígenes culturales en la vida y el liderazgo de la Iglesia, la Síntesis Nacional del Pueblo de Dios en los Estados Unidos de América para la Fase Diocesana del Sínodo 2021-2023 publicada por la USCCB (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) en 2022, también identificó la - [Embracing Synodal Leadership: Equipping Pastoral Leaders to Lead in a Synodal Church](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/05/06/embracing-synodal-leadership-equipping-pastoral-leaders-to-lead-in-a-synodal-church/) - Leadership Roundtable collaborated with leading Catholic organizations to create a groundbreaking Synodal Leadership Formation course. - [Latino Pastoral Leaders: Communion in Mission: Growing Community Among Hispanic/Latino Catholic Leaders](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/05/06/latino-pastoral-leaders-communion-in-mission-growing-community-among-hispanic-latino-catholic-leaders/) - The first Latino Pastoral Leaders National Gathering brought together 15 leaders from our Latino Pastoral Leaders Initiative to share pastoral experiences. - [Investing in Social Change: The Crimsonbridge Foundation](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/05/06/investing-in-social-change-the-crimsonbridge-foundation/) - Leadership Roundtable became a partner with Crimsonbridge Foundation when it invested in our work to build bilingual communications within our organization. - [Leadership Roundtable Partners in “Nuevo Momento” Initiative](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/07/11/leadership-roundtable-partners-in-nuevo-momento-initiative/) - Leadership Roundtable is proud to partner with The Clough School of Theology and Ministry to provide formation for Nuevo Momento. - [Latino Pastoral Leaders Initiative Expands to the Archdiocese of Santa Fe](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/11/05/latino-pastoral-leaders-initiative-expands-to-the-archdiocese-of-santa-fe/) - This September, we launched our fourth cohort of the Latino Pastoral Leaders Initiative in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, New Mexico. - [Leadership Roundtable represented at NCADDHM Conference in Miami](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/11/07/leadership-roundtable-represented-at-ncaddhm-conference-in-miami/) - Andrea Blanco, Program Manager of the Latino Pastoral Leaders Initiative at Leadership Roundtable, presented at the NCADDHM Conference in Miami. - [Six Reasons Why Some Chanceries Work Better than Others](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2014/10/29/six-reasons-why-some-chanceries-work-better-than-others/) - There are six common differentiators which separate the highest functioning chanceries from those that are simply well functioning. - [How a Conversation led to Transformation](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2017/02/01/mission-management-model-in-action/) - How a conversation in the Diocese of Knoxville led to a brave decision and parish transformation. - [Tailored Transformation: Strengthening Catholic Boards for Enhanced Governance and Impact](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/05/06/tailored-transformation-strengthening-catholic-boards-for-enhanced-governance-and-impact/) - In 2023, we worked directly with the boards of the Catholic Volunteer Network and Catholic Migrant Farmworker Network to enhance their effectiveness as leaders. - [Catholic Standards for Excellence: Equipping Leaders, Empowering Communities](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/06/07/catholic-standards-for-excellence-equipping-leaders-empowering-communities/) - Catholic Standards for Excellence is a set of managerial best practices that help Church leaders to lead and manage their parishes more effectively. - [Catholic Leadership 360 National Cohort](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/01/01/catholic-leadership-360-national-cohort/) - Leadership Roundtable has launched nationwide, online cohorts of Catholic Leadership 360, open to any Catholic leader in the U.S. - [Join the Summer National Cohort of Catholic Leadership 360](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/03/30/join-the-summer-national-cohort-of-catholic-leadership-360/) - Catholic Leadership 360 provides feedback on leadership competencies and behaviors that have been shown to contribute to the success of clergy and lay leaders. - [Bishops Meet to Deal with Tough Financial Environment](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2009/11/09/bishops-meet-to-deal-with-tough-financial-environment/) - Nearly forty Catholic bishops gathered with business and financial leaders that focused on strengthening the financial outlook of the Catholic Church. - [Conference of Major Superiors of Men Leadership Gathering](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/02/02/conference-of-major-superiors-of-men-leadership-gathering/) - We were thrilled to once again sponsor and facilitate the Winter Leadership Gathering of the Conference of Major Superiors of Men in Houston, TX. - [Bishop Advisory Committee](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/03/09/bishop-advisory-committee/) - To have an understanding of how to best serve the Church and respond to its needs, Leadership Roundtable has established an advisory committee of U.S. bishops. - [Today's American Catholic: “A Listening Church in a Divided Nation” facilitates intergenerational dialogue](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/03/19/todays-american-catholic-a-listening-church-in-a-divided-nation-facilitates-intergenerational-dialogue/) - At the 2024 Catholic Partnership Summit, Jesuitical co-hosts Zac Davis and Ashley McKinless interviewed Cardinal Wilton Gregory. - [Georgetown University: A Listening Church in a Divided Nation with Cardinal Wilton Gregory](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/03/19/georgetown-university-a-listening-church-in-a-divided-nation-with-cardinal-wilton-gregory/) - At the 2024 Catholic Partnership Summit, Jesuitical podcast co-hosts interviewed Cardinal Wilton Gregory. - [U.S. Bishops Gather in Baltimore for Fall Plenary Assembly](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/01/07/u-s-bishops-gather-in-baltimore-for-fall-plenary-assembly/) - The release of the concluding report from the Synod on Synodality came just weeks before the USCCB annual Fall Plenary Assembly. - [Article: Local churches already exploring how synods can unite clergy, laity for mission](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/10/23/article-local-churches-already-exploring-how-synods-can-unite-clergy-laity-for-mission/) - In a recent interview with Our Sunday Visitor, our Executive Partner Michael Brough shared, “The synod process provides us with an opportunity to look at leadership in the church, authority in the church and the structures of decision-making.” - [Leadership Tip of the Month: Welcoming Young Adults](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/10/23/leadership-tip-of-the-month-welcoming-young-adults/) - On The Catholic Leaders Podcast, Ellen Koneck shared from her experience of working with and writing about young adults. - [Ellen Koneck on The Catholic Leaders Podcast](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/10/27/ellen-koneck/) - In this month’s episode of The Catholic Leaders Podcast features Ellen Koneck, the Executive Director of Commonweal. - [Consejo de liderazgo del mes: Dando la bienvenida a jóvenes adultos](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/10/31/consejo-de-liderazgo-del-mes-dando-la-bienvenida-a-jovenes-adultos/) - En el episodio de octubre de The Catholic Leaders Podcast, nuestra invitada Ellen Koneck compartió su experiencia trabajando y escribiendo sobre jóvenes adultos. - [Catholic Schools Revitalization Convening](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/12/01/catholic-schools-revitalization-convening/) - Leadership Roundtable convened nearly 80 Catholic leaders invested in the future of Catholic education. - [Dr. Nicola Brady on The Catholic Leaders Podcast](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/12/04/dr-nicola-brady-on-the-catholic-leaders-podcast/) - In this month's episode of The Catholic Leaders Podcast, we welcome Dr. Nicola Brady, the General Secretary for Churches Together in Britain and Ireland. - [The Catholic Leaders Podcast Season 1 Finale](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/01/03/the-catholic-leaders-podcast-season-1-finale/) - We conclude the first season of The Catholic Leaders Podcast by looking back on the season and previewing the next. - [Leadership Tip of the Month: Hope, Joy, Peace, and Love](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/02/06/leadership-tip-of-the-month-hope-joy-peace-and-love/) - The Advent pillars of hope, joy, peace, and love not only offer a framework for our lives, but also our leadership. - [Commonweal: Reflection for the Third Sunday of Lent](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/03/19/commonweal-reflection-for-the-third-sunday-of-lent/) - Claudia Avila Cosnahan was a panelist at the 2024 Catholic Partnership Summit and wrote a reflection for the 3rd Sunday of Lent about her Summit experience. - [Catholic Standard: In podcast, Cardinal Gregory and young adults reflect on becoming ‘a listening Church in a divided nation’](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/03/19/catholic-standard-in-podcast-cardinal-gregory-and-young-adults-reflect-on-becoming-a-listening-church-in-a-divided-nation/) - At the 2024 Catholic Partnership Summit, Jesuitical hosts interviewed Cardinal Wilton Gregory for an amazing conversation. - [The Boston Pilot: From Cardinal Seán's Blog](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/03/19/the-boston-pilot-from-cardinal-seans-blog/) - Cardinal Seán O'Malley was with us at the 2024 Catholic Partnership Summit as the homilist at our opening Mass. He shares more on his personal blog. - [Practicing Synodal Listening](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/03/25/practicing-synodal-listening/) - Throughout the 2024 Catholic Partnership Summit, participants engaged in synodal listening that allowed us to make space to listen to the Holy Spirit. - [Core Concepts for Leadership Formation for a Synodal Church](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/04/19/core-concepts-for-leadership-formation-for-a-synodal-church/) - These core concepts are offered for pastoral leaders as you reflect on your own ongoing formation and formation of leaders in your ministry settings. - [The Catholic Leaders Podcast Returns for Season 2](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/04/22/the-catholic-leaders-podcast-returns-for-season-2/) - Season 2 of The Catholic Leaders Podcast is here! We're bringing you interviews with esteemed Catholic leaders doing renowned work. - [Peter Denio Speaks at Paulist Summit on Polarization](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/04/26/peter-denio-speaks-at-paulist-summit-on-toxic-polarization/) - At the Paulist Summit on Polarization, Peter Denio, Leadership Roundtable's Program Manager, was a speaker on a panel addressing division within the Church. - [Gloria Purvis on The Catholic Leaders Podcast](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/04/29/gloria-purvis-on-the-catholic-leaders-podcast/) - Join us for Season 2 of The Catholic Leaders Podcast, where we talk with Gloria Purvis about how God has steered her career to journalism and advocacy. - [ESTEEM Uplifts Young Adult Leaders at National Capstone Conference](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/05/02/esteem-uplifts-young-adult-leaders-at-national-capstone-conference/) - 85 young adults from 10 universities concluded the academic year with the annual Capstone Conference organized by ESTEEM. - [Leadership Tip of the Month: Practical Tools for Advocacy and Leadership](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/05/02/leadership-tip-of-the-month-practical-tools-for-advocacy-and-leadership/) - On the Season 2 premiere of The Catholic Leaders Podcast, Gloria Purvis gave a masterclass on how to lead with humility while still advocating for what is true. - [The Power of Partnership: Growing and Thriving through Co-Responsible Leadership](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/05/06/the-power-of-partnership-growing-and-thriving-through-co-responsible-leadership/) - From our early days to now, partnership has been the foundation upon which Leadership Roundtable was built and has continued to grow. - [The Catholic Leaders Podcast: Inspiring Leaders Inspiring Listeners](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/05/06/the-catholic-leaders-podcast-inspiring-leaders-inspiring-listeners/) - In March 2023, we launched The Catholic Leaders Podcast — a podcast produced by Catholic leaders, in conversation with Catholic leaders, for Catholic leaders. - [Catholic Leaders Circle: A Space to Listen, Learn, and Grow Together](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/05/06/catholic-leaders-circle-a-space-to-listen-learn-and-grow-together/) - In November 2021, we held the first of what would be come quarterly gatherings of a group known as the Catholic Leaders Circle. - [Young Adult Advisory Committee: Engaging Young Leaders in Planning the 2024 Catholic Partnership Summit](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/05/06/young-adult-advisory-committee-engaging-young-leaders-in-planning-the-2024-catholic-partnership-summit/) - As we prepared for our 2024 Catholic Partnership Summit centered on young adult leadership, we sought the expertise of a committee of 10 young leaders. - [Revitalizing Catholic Schools: Facilitating Discussions to Reinvigorate Catholic Education in America](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/05/06/revitalizing-catholic-schools-facilitating-discussions-to-reinvigorate-catholic-education-in-america/) - In 2023, Leadership Roundtable hosted two gatherings to facilitate conversation surrounding the sustainability of Catholic schools. - [Dr. Hosffman Ospino on The Catholic Leaders Podcast](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/05/31/dr-hosffman-ospino-on-the-catholic-leaders-podcast/) - Join us for the latest episode of The Catholic Leaders Podcast, where we sit down with Dr. Hosffman Ospino, who shares what he has learned through his research. - [Executive Summary from the 2024 Catholic Partnership Summit](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/06/07/executive-summary-offers-from-the-2024-catholic-partnership-summit/) - We are excited to share an executive summary of the 2024 Catholic Partnership Summit, “Expanding the Tent: Young Adult Leadership and Co-Responsibility in the Catholic Church.” - [Leadership Tip of the Month: Listening to Young Adults](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/06/07/leadership-tip-of-the-month-listening-to-young-adults/) - Tips for listening to young adults. - [Michael Brough Joins Discerning Leadership in Rome](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/07/11/michael-brough-joins-discerning-leadership-in-rome/) - Our Executive Partner, Michael Brough, joined over two dozen leaders from around the world as part of the Discerning Leadership Program cohort in Rome. - [Leadership Tip of the Month: A Synodal Leadership Reflection](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/07/11/leadership-tip-of-the-month-a-synodal-leadership-reflection/) - As leaders, it’s important to take time to reflect on our work and our service to the Church, to discern the movement of the Holy Spirit. - [“Instrumentum laboris” for the Second Session of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/07/22/instrumentum-laboris-for-the-second-session-of-the-16th-ordinary-general-assembly-of-the-synod-of-bishops/) - The Vatican released “Instrumentum laboris” (the working document) for the Second Session of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops. - [Dr. Carol Zinn, SSJ on The Catholic Leaders Podcast](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/07/31/dr-carol-zinn-ssj-on-the-catholic-leaders-podcast/) - On this episode of The Catholic Leaders Podcast, we talk with Dr. Carol Zinn, who is Executive Director of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR). - [Kendra Davenport on The Catholic Leaders Podcast](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/09/05/kendra-davenport-on-the-catholic-leaders-podcast/) - On this episode of The Catholic Leaders Podcast, we welcome Kendra Davenport, CEO of Easterseals, a national organization providing life-changing services. - [Kathleen Porter-Magee Named Managing Partner of Leadership Roundtable](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/05/17/kathleen-porter-magee-named-managing-partner-of-leadership-roundtable/) - Leadership Roundtable names Kathleen Porter-Magee, a nationally recognized leader in Catholic education, as its new Managing Partner. - [Churches as Unifying, Civic Institutions](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/11/05/churches-as-unifying-civic-institutions/) - Houses of worship account for nearly 20% of all polling places in the U.S., and Catholic parishes are second only to Baptist churches in terms of the number of election sites they provide. - [2025: The Jubilee Year: Pilgrims of Hope](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/01/03/2025-the-jubilee-year-pilgrims-of-hope/) - On Christmas Eve, the 2025 Jubilee year "Pilgrims of Hope" officially began with the rite of the opening of the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica. - [Survey Offers Critical Insight into Family Engagement in the Church](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2024/11/01/50can-survey/) - A recent survey has shed important light on the faith practices of Catholics in the U.S. who have largely only ever known a Catholic Church in crisis. - [ESTEEM Receives Grant through Lilly Endowment and the McGrath Institute for Church Life](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/01/03/esteem-receives-grant-through-lilly-endowment-and-the-mcgrath-institute-for-church-life/) - ESTEEM joins organizations across the United States in a new initiative aimed at deepening the Catholic faith of young adults through service and reflection. - [Tutela Minorum Annual Report on Church Policies and Procedures for Safeguarding](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2025/01/07/tutela-minorum-annual-report-on-church-policies-and-procedures-for-safeguarding/) - 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Before joining our staff, Leslie led communications for a large - [2022 Impact Report](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/03/30/2022-impact-report/) - We are honored to share with you the work of Leadership Roundtable in 2022, our partnership and collaboration with Church leaders in the global Synod process, and our ongoing formation of leaders in best practices in this 2022 Impact Report, titled “Journeying Together in the Spirit: Walking a Path of Co-Responsible Leadership.” Click here to - [Elevando las Voces de los Líderes Hispanos/ Latinos](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/03/14/elevando-las-voces-de-los-lideres-hispanos-latinos/) - Leadership Roundtable creó la Iniciativa de Líderes Pastorales Latinos en respuesta a la necesidad de formación de los Católicos Hispanos/Latinos que fue identificada como una de las principales prioridades para el futuro de la Iglesia durante el V Encuentro. La Iniciativa se desarrolló en colaboración con Lilly Endowment Inc., que generosamente proporcionó financiación a través - [Formando el Liderazgo Hispano Emergente de la Iglesia](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/03/14/formando-el-liderazgo-hispano-emergente-de-la-iglesia/) - “Aprendí que los líderes de la Iglesia del futuro serán, cada vez más, laicos y deben tener un corazón de servicio. Sin carecer de humildad, deben crecer en confianza. Esto es especialmente cierto en el caso de las mujeres”, dijo Marina Alonso de Gallo, una participante de la Diócesis de St. Augustine. Alonso de Gallo - [Católicos Hispanos/Latinos en la Iglesia de USA](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2023/03/14/catolicos-hispanos-latinos-en-la-iglesia-de-usa/) - El número de Católicos Hispanos/Latinos sigue aumentando en la Iglesia Católica de USA. En 2007, Pew Research informó que el 29 por ciento de los Católicos estadounidenses se identificaban como Hispanos. 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Read the full article from National Catholic Reporter. - [U.S. Catholic leaders respond to Synod synthesis, develop recommendations for synodal leadership](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2022/09/26/u-s-catholic-leaders-respond-to-synod-synthesis-develop-recommendations-for-synodal-leadership/) - A Press Release from Leadership Roundtable, September 2022 Click here to read - [Today's Leaders](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2021/03/01/todays-leaders/) - Engaging Students to Enliven the Ecclesial Mission What began in the Spring of 2008 as a series of conversations about the future of the Church is now the primary leadership formation program for young-adult Catholics at more than 20 college and university campuses across the United States. Known as ESTEEM (Engaging Students to Enliven the - [Owners of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Home Depot co-founder honored for Catholic philanthropy](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2022/09/28/owners-of-the-pittsburgh-steelers-home-depot-co-founder-honored-for-catholic-philanthropy/) - A press release from Leadership Roundtable, September 2022 Click here to read - [Opportunity in the Midst of Crisis](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2020/02/01/opportunity-in-the-midst-of-crisis-serving-those-most-in-need-during-the-pandemic/) - Serving Those Most in Need During the Pandemic Today, we find ourselves facing an unprecedented health and financial crisis. But as Pope Francis reminded us: In the midst of a crisis there is also opportunity. The well-being of the Catholic Church in the United States impacts the well-being of every community in our country, particularly - [Leadership Roundtable calls for seminaries to implement new national benchmarks for sexual misconduct policies](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2020/11/09/leadership-roundtable-calls-for-seminaries-to-implement-new-national-benchmarks-for-sexual-misconduct-policies/) - Leadership Roundtable released the following statement from Partner Michael Brough, encouraging U.S. seminary and formation house leaders to implement national benchmarks released Monday by a Seminary Study Group from McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame. The five benchmarks call on seminary leaders to implement a comprehensive policy for responding to - [Kerry Robinson joins the All-Africa Conference: Sister to Sister](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2022/05/01/kerry-robinson-joins-the-all-africa-conference-sister-to-sister/) - Our Executive Partner, Kerry Robinson, recently spoke about leadership, sustainability, and fundraising at the All-Africa Conference: Sister to Sister convening in the beautiful country of Malawi, where the first gathering was held 20 years ago. Sister to Sister supports educational programs for women religious in sub-Saharan Africa who are caregivers to the HIV/AIDS community and - [In candor and charity](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2022/04/21/in-candor-and-charity/) - Since our inception, Leadership Roundtable has been committed to synodal leadership within the Church. 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Created in partnership with Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel and Center at Yale University, ESTEEM was founded in 2010 and works to train, encourage, and support young adults - [Church's multiyear initiatives on synodality, Laudato Si' and Eucharist intertwine](https://leadershiproundtable.org/2022/02/15/churchs-multiyear-initiatives-on-synodality-laudato-si-and-eucharist-intertwine/) - As our Executive Partner, Kerry Robinson shared with the National Catholic Reporter: the Church's synodal journey doesn't compete with its other priorities, but rather invites us to relate, listen, and imagine differently, including as many people as possible in our deliberations. 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Michael J. Garanzini, SJ](https://leadershiproundtable.org/team/fr-michael-j-garanzini-sj/) - Rev. Michael J. Garanzini, S.J. was president of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) from July 1, 2020 to August 2025. Immediately prior to his role at AJCU, Fr. Garanzini served as Secretary for Higher Education of the Society of Jesus, leading several initiatives to facilitate national and international collaboration among Jesuit institutions. - [Eugene "Gene" M. McQuade](https://leadershiproundtable.org/team/gene-mcquade/) - Eugene “Gene” M. McQuade is a prominent banking executive with a distinguished career in leadership roles at various companies. Gene served as Vice Chairman of Citigroup, from which he retired in May 2015. He joined Citigroup in 2009 as Chief Executive Officer of Citibank, where he was responsible for governance of the bank around the - [Robert Gasser](https://leadershiproundtable.org/team/robert-gasser/) - As the Chief Revenue Officer at Revature, the largest employer of entry-level technology talent in the United States, Bob is responsible for Sales, Account Management, and Strategic Vendor Partnerships across Revature’s corporate client base. Bob has enjoyed a 32-year career in the financial services industry including stints as Head of US Equity Trading at J.P. - [The Hon. Michael Montelongo](https://leadershiproundtable.org/team/hon-michael-montelongo/) - The Honorable Michael Montelongo, a career soldier, public official, and corporate executive, is a board governance and audit committee financial expert serving on public and private company boards. Presently, Montelongo serves on the Harvard Business School faculty teaching an MBA elective and is President and Chief Executive Officer of GRC Advisory Services, LLC. Montelongo was - [Susan King](https://leadershiproundtable.org/team/susan-king/) - Susan King, is currently Senior Fellow at Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, working on the Higher Education and Philanthropy Initiative. She is Dean emeritus of UNC Hussman School of Journalism & Media and advises journalism, communication, and philanthropy institutions. As Dean at UNC, Chapel Hill, she held a distinguished professorship and taught courses - [Sr. Teresa Maya, CCVI](https://leadershiproundtable.org/team/sr-teresa-maya/) - Sr. Teresa Maya, CCVI, Ph.D., serves as Senior Director for Theology and Sponsorship at the Catholic Health Association of the United States. Prior to joining CHA, she held the role of congregational leader for the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio from 2014 to 2022. From 2016 to 2019, she served - [Rev. John P. Beal](https://leadershiproundtable.org/team/rev-john-beal/) - John P. Beal was ordained a presbyter for the Diocese of Erie, Pennsylvania, in 1974. After four years as a high school teacher and administrator, he was assigned to the tribunal of the Diocese of Erie. He earned a licentiate in canon law in 1983 and a doctorate in canon law in 1985, both at - [Rev. John J. Wall](https://leadershiproundtable.org/team/rev-john-j-wall/) - Reverend John J. Wall was ordained for the Archdiocese of Chicago after graduating from St. Mary of the Lake Seminary in 1968. He has served as a faculty member of Niles College and Vocations Director for the Archdiocese of Chicago. For 24 years, Father Wall served as Pastor of Chicago’s historic Old St. Patrick’s Church - [Paul C. Reilly](https://leadershiproundtable.org/team/paul-c-reilly/) - Paul Reilly became chief executive officer of Raymond James Financial in 2010 after joining the firm’s management team as president and CEO-designate in 2009. He has served on the firm’s board of directors since 2006 and was named chair in 2017. From 2001 to 2009, he was executive chairman of Korn/Ferry International. Prior to Korn/Ferry, - [Msgr. J. Bryan Hehir](https://leadershiproundtable.org/team/msgr-j-bryan-hehir/) - Monsignor Hehir is the Secretary of Health and Social Services for the Archdiocese of Boston. Previously, he served on the faculty of Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service (1984-92) and on the faculty of Harvard Divinity School (1993-2001). In Washington, D.C., he served on the staff of the U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops (1973-92) working - [Lt. Gen. (Ret.) James M. Dubik](https://leadershiproundtable.org/team/lt-gen-ret-james-m-dubik/) - James M. Dubik, PhD, is a distinguished military leader, strategist, and scholar with over 37 years of service in the U.S. Army, culminating as Commanding General of the Multi-National Security Transition Command in Iraq. A globally recognized expert in leadership, national security, and strategic planning, he has commanded NATO and multinational forces in Bosnia, Haiti, - [Kevin J. McLaughlin](https://leadershiproundtable.org/team/kevin-j-mclaughlin/) - Kevin has over 30 years of experience in investment management at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, advising high net worth individuals, family offices, institutions, and private foundations. In 2019, Kevin was recognized by Forbes Magazine in the “Best-In-State Wealth Advisor” list. He was qualified by the firm to attend and completed the University of Pennsylvania Wharton - [Kerry Alys Robinson](https://leadershiproundtable.org/team/kerry-alys-robinson/) - Kerry Alys Robinson is the President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA. Since its inception in 2005, Kerry has been affiliated with Leadership Roundtable, serving as its founding executive director, global ambassador, executive partner, and now as a member of its Board. Kerry is a member of the Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities and FADICA (Foundations - [Joseph Donald Regan](https://leadershiproundtable.org/team/joseph-donald-regan/) - In June 2024, Joe retired as Chief Executive Officer of Alphadyne Asset Management, a global alternative investment management firm. Joe joined Alphadyne in 2013, following 28 years at J.P. Morgan where he held leadership positions in investment banking for fourteen years in Asia, and in asset management where he served as Chief Financial Officer and - [James "Jim" N. Perry](https://leadershiproundtable.org/team/jim-perry/) - A retired private equity investor, James “Jim” Perry continues to harness his expertise to invest in Catholic organizations and companies, including Hallow, Exodus, Tilma, and Numinar. The Perrys were also founding funders of Bishop Robert Barron’s “Catholicism” documentary series. Aside from entrepreneurship, Jim and his wife Molly created the Altum Fund, which supports Catholic education, - [Geoffrey T. Boisi](https://leadershiproundtable.org/team/geoffrey-t-boisi/) - Geoffrey T. Boisi is chairman and CEO of Roundtable Investment Partners LLC, an independent private investment partnership providing strategic advice and planning, investment management, and merchant banking services for families of substantial wealth as well as select institutions generating high performance wealth creation and social legacy-building opportunities. In 2003, Boisi retired as vice chairman of - [Elizabeth McCaul](https://leadershiproundtable.org/team/elizabeth-mccaul/) - Elizabeth McCaul is the first American to serve as a European Central Bank Representative to the ECB’s Supervisory Board. Her five-year term concluded in 2024. Her mandate included supervisory strategy, consistency and quality of supervision, risk, capital, internal governance, and training. She focused on prudential implications to financial stability, including private credit markets, capital markets - [Daniel Denihan](https://leadershiproundtable.org/team/daniel-denihan/) - Daniel Denihan is an investor and a board member of Tenth Avenue Commerce, LLC., a private equity company, located in New York City since 2008. Prior to 2008 Dan was a Partner of a boutique hotel collection that operated in New York City since 1962. Dan is a very active member of his community and - [Christina Lamas](https://leadershiproundtable.org/team/christina-lamas/) - Christina Lamas is the Executive Director of the National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM), a position she has held since 2016. Before this, she was the Associate Director of the Office of Religious Education and Division Coordinator of Youth Ministry for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Passionate about NFCYM’s mission, Christina relocated from Los - [Bryan F. Grane](https://leadershiproundtable.org/team/bryan-f-grane/) - Bryan F. Grane is the founder of East Orchard Capital (EOC). Prior to founding EOC, Bryan was the owner, chairman, and CEO of Central States Trucking (CST) company. Under Mr. Grane’s leadership, CST became one of the premier intermodal logistics companies in the U.S. and was acquired by Forward Air Corporation (FWRD) in 2014. Prior - [British Robinson](https://leadershiproundtable.org/team/british-robinson/) - British A. Robinson is a mission-driven nonprofit executive, seasoned diplomat, and development finance leader with experience in blended finance, impact investing, and institutional capital mobilization. She has held leadership roles at Citibank, the U.S. Department of State (PEPFAR), and major nonprofits, where she structured large-scale public-private partnerships, mobilized institutional capital for high-impact initiatives, and created - [Brian B. Reynolds, Ed.D.](https://leadershiproundtable.org/team/brian-b-reynolds-ed-d/) - Brian Reynolds is the Chancellor and Chief Administrative Officer for the Archdiocese of Louisville. Dr. Reynolds has served as a consultant, trainer, and author in church ministry for more than 40 years. In addition, he has served on the adjunct faculty of several colleges and universities where he has taught courses on leadership, human resources, - [Kathleen Porter-Magee](https://leadershiproundtable.org/team/kathleen-porter-magee/) - Learn more about Kathleen Porter-Magee, Managing Partner at Leadership Roundtable. - [Nicole Perone](https://leadershiproundtable.org/team/nicole-perone/) - Learn more about Nicole Perone, the National Coordinator of ESTEEM. - [Patrick Stokely](https://leadershiproundtable.org/team/patrick-stokely-2/) - Learn more about Deacon Patrick Stokely, Senior Program Manager at Leadership Roundtable. - [Fr. Kevin Kennedy](https://leadershiproundtable.org/team/fr-kevin-kennedy/) - Learn more about Fr. Kevin Kennedy, Senior Leadership Director at Leadership Roundtable. - [Peter Denio](https://leadershiproundtable.org/team/peter-denio-2/) - Learn more about Peter Denio, Senior Program Manager for Leadership Roundtable. - [Andrea Blanco](https://leadershiproundtable.org/team/andrea-blanco-2/) - Learn more about Andrea Blanco, Program Manager for Latino Pastoral Leaders at Leadership Roundtable. - [Ana Larmour](https://leadershiproundtable.org/team/ana-larmour/) - Ana Larmour is the Director of Finance and Operations at Leadership Roundtable. - [Thomas J. Healey](https://leadershiproundtable.org/team/thomas-j-healey/) - [Kevin K. Carton](https://leadershiproundtable.org/team/kevin-k-carton/) - [Jim Lundholm-Eades](https://leadershiproundtable.org/team/jim-lundholm-eades/) - Jim Lundholm-Eades serves as Senior Consultant and, until his retirement, served as Leadership Roundtable’s Director of Programs and Services. He has worked with over 100 dioceses and archdioceses, many religious orders, and national Catholic organizations. He has been a national speaker, university faculty member, researcher, and author on diocesan administration, deep culture change in dioceses, - [Javier Bustamante](https://leadershiproundtable.org/team/javier-bustamante-esp/) - Javier Bustamante es el Director del Centro de Participación Cultural de la Universidad Católica de América. - [Darius Villalobos](https://leadershiproundtable.org/team/darius-villalobos-esp/) - Darius Villalobos es Director de Asociaciones Estratégicas y Diversidad, Equidad e Inclusión de la Federación Nacional para el Ministerio de Jóvenes Católicos. - [Mar Muñoz-Visoso, M.T.S.](https://leadershiproundtable.org/team/mar-munoz-visoso-esp/) - La Sra. Mar Muñoz-Visoso, M.T.S. es directora ejecutiva del Secretariado de Diversidad Cultural en la Iglesia de la Conferencia de los Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos. - [Mar Muñoz-Visoso, M.T.S.](https://leadershiproundtable.org/team/mar-munoz-visoso/) - Mar Muñoz-Visoso, M.T.S. serves as the Executive Director of the Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Church for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. - [Hna. Teresa Maya, CCVI](https://leadershiproundtable.org/team/hna-teresa-maya/) - La Hermana Teresa Maya, CCVI es miembra de las Hermanas de la Caridad del Verbo Encarnado y miembra de la Mesa Directiva de Leadership Roundtable. . - [P. Juan Molina](https://leadershiproundtable.org/team/p-juan-molina/) - El P. Juan Molina es el Presidente y Director Ejecutivo del Colegio Católico Mexicano-Americano en San Antonio, TX. - [P. Allan Figueroa Deck, SJ, STD, Ph.D.](https://leadershiproundtable.org/team/p-allan-figueroa-deck/) - El P. 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As president of Korgen Associates, he is a writer and church consultant who provides coaching, planning, and evaluation services to Catholic and interfaith organizations, including serving as coordinator of Cardinal Dolan’s Inquiry into the Life and Virtues of Dorothy Day. Jeff previously served as executive director - [Dominic Perri](https://leadershiproundtable.org/team/dominic-perri/) - Dominic Perri serves as Senior Leadership Consultant and has worked with more than 2,000 priests and 100 organizations in more than 25 dioceses providing strategic planning services and leadership development. Dominic serves as a consultant to the USCCB Committee on Communications. 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