Every story of conversion has a “before” that prepares the way for what comes next. Too often, we focus our energy on the moment someone encounters Christ, but the truth is that discipleship begins long before that moment and continues long after. If we are serious about forming missionary disciples, we must learn to accompany people on their entire journey of faith.
In our upcoming Culture for Mission Workshop, we will cover the full journey from the earliest stirrings of trust and curiosity to a life fully lived on mission.
This workshop will invite parish leaders to develop a shared imagination for mission, one that recognizes each stage of the spiritual journey and responds with intentional accompaniment. From those who are just beginning to trust, to those growing in faith, to those ready to be sent, each stage requires something different from us: friendship, mentorship, formation, and ultimately, a call to mission.
This workshop will equip you not just with a framework, but with a renewed vision for how your parish can become a place where people are truly seen, known, and led step by step into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.
The work of evangelization is not a program; it is a culture. And together, we are building that culture for mission.
With gratitude for your leadership and your witness,
Join Archbishop Robert Casey for Catholic Family Night at the ballpark on Friday, April 10, as the Dayton Dragons take on their division rivals, the Lake County Captains!
Catholic Family Night will include:
Ceremonial first pitch to be thrown at 6:40 p.m. by Fr. Brian Phelps, pastor of Our Lady of Light Family of Parishes, and caught by Fr. Jason Bedel, pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Family of Parishes
Special appearance by Archbishop Casey during the 7th inning stretch
On-field skit featuring members of the Catholic community
Come cheer, connect, and celebrate faith and community together at the ballpark. Be sure to secure your discounted tickets in advance—purchases must be made by March 31.
Hispanic Night of Adoration and Social Gathering
March 21 |Mount St. Mary's Seminary | 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Our Hispanic Evangelization team is hosting a sacred time of prayer and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. It’s an opportunity to gather with young Hispanics from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, strengthen faith, celebrate the Eucharist, and share fellowship afterward.
Saturday, April 25 | 9:00 AM St. Francis DeSales Church
Cycle Prep — the nationally-acclaimed first period workshop developed by Pearl & Thistle and offered live through Small Things Fertility’s Heidi Schaap — is an engaging, age-appropriate workshop designed for parents and daughters to learn together what’s really happening with her body as she approaches her first menstrual cycle.
A retreat for couples preparing to enter the Sacrament
of Marriage after loss or nullity Saturday, May 2 | 9:00 AM St. Francis DeSales Church
This retreat is designed specifically to help couples prepare for the sacrament of marriage following a death of a spouse or a declaration of nullity. You will hear stories from couples who have experienced the loss of a spouse, the pain of a civil divorce, the process of seeking a declaration of nullity and the challenge of raising children in a blended family.
We’re excited to announce the launch of the St. Dominic Savio Internship Program, a new initiative designed to provide university students with valuable hands-on ministry experience in local parishes. This program offers a unique opportunity for students of any academic background to receive mentorship from parish evangelists, experience the day-to-day realities of parish work, and discern their vocational call to ministry. We are currently accepting applications for the program’s first year and encourage you to share this opportunity with students who may be interested, open to growth, and eager to explore a potential call to parish ministry.
