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Resource centers to help Latinos spiritually, physically

October 16, 2010

A new chaplaincy, an advisory board and resource centers located throughout the archdiocese are just a few of the changes in the Strategic Plan to improve Latino ministry in the archdiocese.

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Parishes urged to collaborate on faith formation, youth ministry

October 16, 2010

Under the Strategic Plan, all the faithful are called to renew their commitment to lifelong faith formation.

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Strategic decisions will affect parishes

October 16, 2010

Parishes are a primary means of developing a communion of faith, hope, and love among the faithful in our local Church.

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How to appeal a parish’s merger

October 16, 2010

Canon law provides a means whereby certain decisions, including the decision to merge specific parishes as outlined in the Strategic Plan, may be appealed.

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Highlights of changes

October 16, 2010

Strategic initiatives which will encourage cooperation, improve stewardship of resources, and increase transparency in the areas of: qualified pastoral leadership; Catholic schools; and finance...

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Task force made information gathering priority, co-chairs say

October 16, 2010

Catholic Spirit editor Joe Towalski recently interviewed Father Peter Laird and Father John Bauer, co-chairs of the archdiocesan Strategic Planning Task Force, appointed by Archbishop John Nienstedt in February 2009.

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Comprehensive plan rooted in church’s mission

October 16, 2010

The following information is reprinted from the archdiocesan strategic plan.

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Parish status under the plan

October 16, 2010

Maps provided by the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Click here for PDF of alphabetical list of parishes and status under the plan