As we examined the factors in play during the period in which the current UiH plan was developed (2015-2019), we noted the Renew My Church plan of Chicago. Another element was the rise of interest in parish programming models. These programs establish a philosophy and model to which parish life as a whole should conform. …
In 2016, the archdiocese of Chicago began to implement a diocesan plan known as “Renew My Church.” The plan involved the closure of many struggling parishes and clustering of many others into pastorate groups. In some cases, the merged parishes would be renamed and given a new identity unconnected to either of them. At the …
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From a reader. Thank you for sharing, CPB: I strongly agree with the OP by PMH, in my opinion and experience, it underlines one of the big concerns I have with the “UIH” plan. As stated in the OP, one of the great strengths of the US Catholic Church is its parishes. When I moved …
There have been some very curious twistings and turnings in the road that led us to the Uniting in Heart 2030 Pastoral Plan. Let’s do a brief recap of the timeline, a needed step before proceeding further. This whole project kicked off back in 2014. The Faithful completed surveys. The Diocesan Planning Committee visited and …
As one of the expressed purposes of our site is discussion, allowing members of the Faithful a place to share thoughts and information freely, we wanted to highlight some insightful comments from our readers who have done their own digging. Everyone is encouraged to do their own research and share. We are confident our readership …
Dear Fellow Catholics, We at the Red Wolf Report are glad that you are here. We are honored to provide a forum for your thoughts and opinions for the good of the Church, and we are grateful for each of you who has taken the time to read and comment on posts. Now we want …
In 1956, Chinese dictator Mao Zedong, with uncharacteristic benevolence, undertook what is now known as The Hundred Flowers Campaign. He invited input, surveys, thought, even criticism, from all quarters. Over the course of a year, Chinese citizens optimistic about the hope of a more free society streamed forward with ideas and petitions in the areas …
Raise your hand if you have a good understanding of what, exactly, the Uniting in Heart 2030 Pastoral Plan aims to do. Put it into words. Say what will go on in your parish once the plan is implemented. Anybody? It’s been difficult to follow. In the first place, this is because the explanations of …
“Are we called to a radical shift in culture and practice in the Church? The answer to this question seems to be “yes.” It is clear that there are many things that need to be changed at all levels of the Church if we are to save souls and Uniting in Heart 2030 is pointing …
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