UPDATE: August 2010
See the Process plainning website for new resources/info that was put out in the final information sharing of the Planning Process Initiative.
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This is the main link to the Archdiocese Planning Process website.
Please take the time to explore the different areas of information on their site!!!
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Be an ACTIVE part in your parish!!! Watch for & attend local meetings, discuss any thoughts or ideas with anyone in the parish, and (most important) attend mass.
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Here is our very own parishes' bulletin excerpts put together by Deacon Bob.
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The information below is only some of the info that has been given.
(There is much more to view if you use the link above.)
Opening Letter by Archbishop Nienstedt:
7 Principles
1. Full sacramental ministry
2. Competent pastoral leaders
3. Special concern for the needs of the poor, marginalized, and immigrant
4. Every parish will be involved in this discussion
5. Every parish will be expected to evaluate their own resources and adjust accordingly
6. Catholic school support and inclusion in the planning process
7. Respect, patience and honesty in all discussions to build on strengths