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Dear Friends,
The theme for the upcoming Catechetical Conference is Back to the Well: Rediscovering Our Call to Serve. As you prepare for another ministry year, you may be filled with excitement, or possibly, much weariness. Like the Samaritan woman at the well, we come to the Lord with our own hopes, questions, and thirst. What we know from this scripture passage is that Jesus intentionally seeks her out, not to shame her, but to encounter her. He listens, reveals Himself, and offers her the Living Water that transforms her heart.
As parish catechetical leaders, we are called to follow that same example. Before we plan events or prepare lessons, we are first invited to return to Christ ourselves. Ministry flows not from what we accomplish, but from our own encounter with the One who satisfies our deepest thirst.
The Samaritan woman did not keep this encounter to herself. She returned to her village and invited others to come and meet Jesus. Our ministry is no different. We are called not only to be renewed ourselves but to invite others into that same encounter.
We hope you will join us at this year's Catechetical Conference as we gather to return to the well together. We also encourage you to invite your volunteer catechists and core team members to attend on Saturday. Together, let us be refreshed by Christ, strengthened for the year ahead, and sent forth to lead others to the Living Water.
In Christ,
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August 20-22 | Mary, Mother of the Church Pastoral Center
Last Call! Registration closes August 9
Thursday/Friday - $40 ea. | Saturday - $25 | Full Conference - $100
You don't want to miss our official kick-off to the catechetical year! Join 200 of your fellow leaders for 3 days of formation, prayer, and connection, all centered on heading back to the Jesus, the Well - our source of strength and grace!
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WeThe Department of Parish and Diocesan Life has a full slate of events, workshops, and webinars to support and equip you in your work! Our full calendar is posted on the Parish Catechetical Leader webpage! Registration for most events will be available at the Catechetical Conference.
Make sure you add these dates to your calendar for 2026-2027! |
Thursdays this Fall | 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Mary, Mother of the Church Pastoral Center
Cohort begins Thursday, September 10!
Join us for our annual introduction and onboarding series for new Catechetical Leaders. We'll cover all the ins and outs of running a parish catechetical program - from policies and curriculum, to working with parents and supporting catechists, to creating budgets and casting vision for your parish.
The best part? You'll journey alongside other new parish leaders, sharing the joys, frustrations, and questions we all have when starting out! |
25th/50th Wedding Anniversary Mass
Saturday, October 3 | 10:00 a.m.
Lumen Christi Catholic Church - Mequon
Registration Closes September 14
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee invites couples celebrating their Silver (25th), Golden (50th), and greater (50+) Anniversaries to a special Mass with Most Reverend Jeffrey Grob, Archbishop of Milwaukee. Photo opportunity and cake reception will follow.
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Events & News from the Archdiocese
More Events & News from our Friends
- Retouvaille Milwaukee for Struggling Marriages | August 7-9 | Redemptorist Retreat Center
- Franciscan at Home Webinars
- Tuesday, Aug 18 at 1:00pm CST – Thriving Discipleship: Testimonials from Parishioners and Priests on the Effectiveness of an Effective Small Group Approach for Parish Renewal – Dr. Bob Rice, PhD, Professor of Catechetics and Kristi Scheerbaum, Discipleship Special Projects Coordinator, Catechetical Institute (CI), Franciscan University of Steubenville Register Here!
- Tuesday, Aug 25 at 1:00pm CST – In Spanish: Cómo saber discernir el contenido auténticamente católico en las redes sociales (How to Discern Authentically Catholic Content in Social Media) – P. Byron Cadmen, Sacerdote religioso de la comunidad
Communio Sanctorum, Diócesis Santo Domingo, Ecuador Register Here!
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