Parish Pastoral Council Convocation 2025

Inviting all Pastors, Parish Pastoral Council Members, and Parish Pastoral Staff...

• Morning Refreshments and Lunch will be provided
• Celebration of Mass with Bishop O’Connell
• Morning and afternoon sessions on the topic of 'Engaging Emerging Generations'

About this event: 

Nearly every pastor and pastoral council is striving to more effectively reach out to adult Catholics under the age of 45.  The group, known as “Millennials” (born between 1981 and 1996), are the largest living adult segment in the U.S. population.  How can the parish accompany them on their spiritual journey?  How can we be more engaged in their lives and help them engage in the life of the parish community? While similar in some ways, reaching Gen Z (between 13 and 28 years old) poses unique challenges as well as opportunities.

Convocation participants will have the opportunity to explore some of the distinguishing characteristics of these emerging generations, while learning best practices for accompanying them on their spiritual journey.

John Poitevent, our speaker, has worked with over 100 parishes across the country and identified key practices of parishes where multi generational ministry is thriving. He will be interacting with us virtually through a video link, and members of the diocesan staff will be on hand to help us make the most of our time together.