An international model of faith-based small groups is finding a home in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis less than a year into its implementation as part of Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda’s vision in his 2022 pastoral letter, “You Will Be My Witnesses: Gathered and Sent From the Upper Room.”
Evangelization
CEO says National Eucharistic Congress, pilgrimage show Catholics ‘are ready to make history’
In the afterglow of July’s 10th National Eucharistic Congress, Jason Shanks senses that there’s a new “way of evangelization” emerging — or reemerging — among Catholics in the United States.
Radio Interview: Sexton’s Lodge Café fosters fellowship with people experiencing homelessness
George Matysek talks about Sexton’s Lodge Café with Father Brendan Fitzgerald, rector of the Baltimore Basilica, and Maria Veres, director of mission advancement for the basilica.
Baltimore director of Black Catholic Ministries leads discussion on 40 years of Black Catholic evangelization
Thirty-five Catholics from multiple dioceses gathered virtually Aug. 27 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of a letter outlining pastoral guidance on Black Catholic evangelization.
Rhode Islanders pray seeds of faith planted during street ministry at congress take root
Fruitful stories from the 10th National Eucharistic Congress will continue to surface in the days and years following, as revival sweeps across the nation by the grace of God. Some stories may never be fully told.
Four deacons appointed to guide Hispanic Charismatic Renewal
Archbishop William E. Lori announced July 29 that he has appointed four deacons as regional advisers to the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Hispanic Charismatic Renewal prayer groups.
Radio Interview: Evangelization and Seek the City to Come
Julie St. Croix, newly appointed director of Seek the City to Come, talks with George Matysek about the central role of evangelization in the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s plan for renewing parishes in the Baltimore area.
Five ways Father Mike Schmitz says Catholics can be better evangelizers
Father Schmitz offered his wisdom on a number of topics — especially evangelization and the importance of Eucharist.
Faithful fill Brooklyn arena to celebrate Neocatechumenal Way’s 50th anniversary in U.S.
The Barclays Center was the center of the Neocatechumenal Way universe for the day as nearly 20,000 faithful gathered for a Mass in the famous basketball arena and concert venue to celebrate a significant milestone — the 50th anniversary of the arrival of the Catholic movement in the United States.
Eucharistic Revival’s ‘Invite One Back’ initiative helps parishes reach lapsed Catholics
The bishops launched resources in early March as part of the “Invite One Back” initiative, equipping clergy and parish leaders to invite those who have stopped attending Sunday Mass to fill the pews once again.
More ‘nuanced nones’ challenge parishes to become more outward facing, says evangelization expert
“Religious ‘Nones’ in America: Who They Are and What They Believe,” released Jan. 24 by Pew Research Center, found that about 28 percent of U.S. adults are religiously unaffiliated.
Speakers see need to introduce Vatican II to new generation
To understand how the Catholic Church interacts with contemporary world, young people must learn the significance and historical context of the Second Vatican Council, the head of the Vatican office for new evangelization said.