Browsing the November 2016 archive of The Parish Awakens

The Parish Awakens – Remembering the San Patricios

Posted by Don Browne on 11/19/16

How These Lost Heroes of the Diaspora Can Inspire Us in Today’s Troubled World

The absolute shock from last week’s US Presidential Election results can be felt on both sides of the pond.  Even those who wanted Donald Trump were utterly astonished by his margin of victory.  This ... Read More »

Honoring Our Departed – PAST and Present – A Parish is a Living Social History

Posted by Don Browne on 11/10/16

In last week’s newsletters, I was particularly moved by two cover story tributes to parish members who should always be remembered for their contributions AND their sacrifices.

Tribute to Sister Ellen from Brackenstown

 I never knew Sister Ellen O’Donoghue, S.M.R., but after reading the St. Cronan’s cover story entitled ... Read More »

Keeping it MISSION SIMPLE:  Parish Taglines & Mission Statements that Stir Hearts

Posted by Don Browne on 11/02/16

 

I remember when I served on my Parish Pastoral Council a few years back, there was a big ado over re-writing our church’s mission statement.  The existing statement was very uninspiring, seemingly written out of obligation, and before our current pastor – a more progressive “pro-Vatican II” priest ... Read More »