Helping parishes build vibrant, engaged communities is the goal of the 2011 Archdiocesan Stewardship Conference Saturday, Feb. 26.

It’s part of the theme, too, for the annual event – delayed from this past October – which will be held at Pax Christi Parish, 12100 Pioneer Trail in Eden Prairie. Doors open at 8 a.m., with the program beginning at 9 a.m. and running to 2 p.m.

Lunch is included in the $15 registration. (See how to register below.)

The conference is open to pastors, priests, religious, parish staff and leadership and individuals who desire to learn more about stewardship as a way of life; discover practices that will work well in their own parish; develop relationships with and find resources from conference sponsors; and network with other area Catholics who are engaged in stewardship.

Passionate speakers slated

This year’s Stewardship Conference features three highly regard national experts:

•    Father Daniel Mahan, who directs the Center for Catholic Stewardship at Marian University in Indianapolis, will kick off the program. He is the author of “More Than Silver or Gold: Homilies of a Stewardship Priest.”

•    Presenting and leading sessions will be Jim Kelley and Leisa Anslinger. Kelley is the president and chairman of the International Catholic Stewardship Council and the development director for the Diocese of Charlotte, N.C. Anslinger is author of “Forming Generous Hearts: Stewardship Planning for Lifelong Faith Formation.”

Archbishop John Nienstedt will lead the welcome prayer service.

There are options to register:

1. Download the conference brochure that has the registration form and follow the instructions.

2. Send name(s), address, phone, e-mail, home parish with,

• a check for $15 per person.

• Credit Card company (MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express), Card #, expiration date, security code and your signature to:

Stewardship Conference

Development and Stewardship Office
328 W. Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55102

Questions? Please call 651-290-1610.

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