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May 2016 Synod: the Next Step Strategic Planning Synod ‘Alive and Evolving’ Commission Inside this issue 3 Changing lives: Foundations in Education 9 Catholic Charities 100th a Mass of Celebration Please visit us on: at www.facebook.com/ bridgeportdiocese at www.twitter.com/ diobpt Latest news: bridgeportdiocese.com Frank E. Metrusky, CFP® President and Financial Advisor 945 Beaver Dam Road Stratford, CT 06614 203.386.8977 Securities and Advisory Services offered through National Planning Corporation (NPC), Member FINRA/SIPC, and a Registered Investment Advisor. Catholic Way investments and NPC are separate and unrelated companies. 2 May 2016 Synod: The Next Step Strategic Planning Synod ‘alive and evolving’ Commission BY BRIAN D. WALLACE guides renewal BRIDGEPORT—While Pastoral Planning Task Forces are The Fourth Diocesan Synod at work in parishes throughout the diocese to create a plan for is over but the consultative pro- the future for each parish, members of the Strategic Planning cess is still very much underway Commission are also moving ahead in the effort to restructure in the diocese, Bishop Frank J. and reform diocesan services. Caggiano told more than 100 “Coming out of Synod 2014, the bishop asked the Strategic delegates who reconvened for Plan Commission to look at ways we can position the Catholic the second Post-Synod General Center and the curia to be more responsive and service-oriented Session on April 15 at St. to our parishes,” said Patrick Turner, director of Strategic and Catherine of Siena Parish. Pastoral Planning for the diocese. The bishop thanked the del- “Synod delegates identified the objectives of the commission egates for coming back together as a desire to position the curia to be more efficient, responsive and said that he wants to hear and cost-effective, and to better assist the parishes as they imple- from them as the diocese gives ment the Synod recommendations and develop pastoral plans,” shape to the many new programs ROSE TALBOT-BABEY, coordinator of Elementary Formation for the diocese, introduced herself and new diocesan programs at the recent update said Father Michael Dogali, vicar for Strategic Planning. “The and initiatives inspired by their meeting for Synod 2014 delegates held at St. Catherine of Siena Parish in commission members bring a wealth of experience and strength synod deliberations. Trumbull. Delegates met the new Faith Formation Office team and also and a strong desire to assist the diocese in its mission.” “What we gave birth to is a enjoyed a presentation from Patrick Donovan, executive director of the new The commission, which began formally meeting shortly after living process. September 19 (the Diocesan Leadership Institute, which was formed at the recommendation of the conclusion of the synod general sessions, has oversight of, date of the Synod Closing Mass synod delegates. and consults with the bishop on, the overall strategic planning Celebration last year) didn’t end process in the diocese. Chaired by Bob Rooney of Greenwich, anything. Implementation is not the commission has members who are key business leaders and static, it will continue to evolve,” verance, as we continue to be obe- Patrick Turner, director of consultants with education, health services, management, tech- the bishop said. “We may do dient and listen to the prompting strategic and pastoral planning, nology, and human resources backgrounds from across Fairfield things we didn’t envision in our of the Holy Spirit as a diocesan and Father Michael Dogali, epis- County. process but they will be born out family.” copal vicar for planning, offered The commission has identified four key areas to study and of that which we discussed and The bishop told delegates that an overview of the Strategic established sub-committees to review diocesan policy in the discerned.” he originally thought of the synod Planning Process now underway following areas: Communications, Information Technology, Throughout the morning, as a “roadmap” but as implemen- in the diocese. Procurement Strategy, and Human Resources. Each of the delegates received status reports tation moves forward, he has come Turner said that over 400 sub-committees has brought in other leaders to assist in the analy- from diocese officials and min- to understand it as a “mosaic” with parish taskforce members partici- sis of their respective issues. istry leaders about new synod many bright pieces and figures. pated in planning workshops held “I like to thank all the commission leaders and volunteers for initiatives, including the Diocesan “A roadmap has a clear line to during the month of March and agreeing to assist us as ‘subject matter experts’ by serving on one Leadership Institute, the the destination, but in a mosaic, that parishes are now working on of our four sub-committees,” said Rooney. “We greatly appre- Catholic Service Corps and Faith each piece of the puzzle has its self-assessment forms. The self-as- ciate their support and look forward to moving ahead in all of Formation programs. own life and character. When we sessments will be completed by these areas.” Those who have left the put all these pieces together, we May 15 and each parish is expect- Rooney said that each of the sub-committees have been meet- Church were still very much on can create a new picture, a new ed to have a strategic plan drafted ing with diocesan department leaders and will come together the minds of delegates who asked chapter in the life of the diocese.” by next September. later this month to share a progress report with the goal of pre- that the new programs be effec- The bishop, who drew laugh- “Planning is going to be an senting a preliminary plan to Bishop Frank J. Caggiano in July. tive in bringing back men and ter when he quipped that he integral part of parish life going Steve Ronan, who is also serving on the Information women who no longer participate was “not known to be a patient forward,” he said. “This is not a Technology Sub-Committee, said that early discussions have in parish life and in better engag- man,” said the implementation one-time process.” given members a better understanding of the diocesan system, ing the young people between the was taking longer than he ini- Father Dogali, who has been while they look for opportunities to integrate resources. ages of 17 and 23, who are at the tially expected, and then added, visiting with pastors across the “We’re trying to get our arms around the current state of tech- greatest risk of leaving. “We have to learn to do this in diocese, said that the diocesan nology use in the diocese, to review staffing and purchasing, and The bishop said his thoughts the mind of Christ and with his strategic planning commission is to find out what works well, what doesn’t, where the gaps are on the post-synod process have grace. If that takes longer than I reviewing key diocesan services thought, that’s okay, as long as and how best to meet needs,” Ronan said. been guided by “three words: such as communications, infor- ➤ CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 patience, discernment, and perse- it’s done right.” ➤ CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 ON THE COVER | CONTENTS WEDDING JUBILEE MASS— 5 TRANSITIONAL DEACONS 17 BLESSED MOTHER MARY ELIZABETH HESSELBLAD St. Brigitta founder to be canonized The big step towards priesthood Inside this issue More than 200 couples throughout the diocese turned out at St. Theresa 7 PORTRAIT: FATHER ANDY VILL 18 DR. JOSEPH McALEER 3 Changing lives: Foundations in Education Church in Trumbull for the annual A young priest reflects... A new book on Cardinal Egan’s FCC columns Wedding Jubilee Mass celebrated BISHOP CAGGIANO SPEAKS 20 SPORTS: ST. JOSEPH’S STAND OUT Catholic Charities 100th 8 9 a Mass of Celebration by Bishop Frank J. Caggiano. Please visit us on: Pitcher Nicole Williams Holocaust Commemoration at www.facebook.com/ bridgeportdiocese (PHOTOS BY MICHELLE BABYAK) at www.twitter.com/ diobpt Latest news: bridgeportdiocese.com ® Frank E. Metrusky, CFP 11 HOLY SPIRIT PARISH 24 COLUMNIST JOE PISANI President and Financial Advisor 945 Beaver Dam Road Stratford, CT 06614 Rainbows give kids hope Proposes a report card for parents 203.386.8977 Securities andMember Advisory FINRA/SIPC, Services offered and a throughRegistered National Investment Planning Advisor. Corporation (NPC), Catholic Way investments and NPC are separate and unrelated companies. 3 May 2016 Latest News Two men to be ordained to the priesthood BRIDGEPORT—Late be on hand for the Ordination keep my dream of becoming a June will see the ordination of Mass, where his mother will significant and outstanding per- two priests for the Diocese of be a gift bearer. The Mass will son—but not in a worldly suc- Bridgeport. Bishop Frank J. include readings in Vietnamese cess, only in God and in serving Caggiano will ordain Philip Lành by Brother Vincent Vu, O. his people as a priest.” Phan and Eric William Silva to Carm. Father Phan, being bilingual, the priesthood for the Diocese Father Phan attended local will celebrate his first English of Bridgeport in St. Augustine schools and graduated from Mass on June 25 at St. John Cathedral on June 25. Can-Tho University in 2007 with Church in Darien at 4:30 pm. “Once again the Lord has a bachelor of science degree. Father Frank Hoffmann, St. called faithful and generous Following graduation he worked John’s pastor, will give the men to serve the Church,” says as a technician for the Golden homily. He will celebrate his first Father Robert Kinnally, rector Rice Pesticide Company in Ho Vietnamese Mass on June 26 at of St. John Fisher Seminary in Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) St. Augustine Cathedral at 2:30 Stamford. “We are blessed to in Vietnam.
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