July 13, 2025
Community I have been reflecting on my role as Pastor a lot recently. Last week’s working retreat led by staff from the Archdiocese as well as our own Be More: Movement of Growth, in addition to many changes in our community, have inspired me to expand my theology and practice of leadership. I have been steeped in the concept of team for a large portion of my life. I have approached staff and leadership as a Team for several years. I have cherished and cultivated ministry based on years of working together to accomplish goals in a manner similar to a successful athletic team. As an athlete and priest, I have been blessed to experience what a strong, cohesive team can accomplish, particularly when roles are clarified and working together is a given. I have appreciated that parishioners and staff are all part of one big team. However, recently I have
