Year 1: Beginning Our Renewal Journey

The Parish Renewal Team was formed under the guidance of Fr. David, in response to Bishop McGrattan’s call for Pastoral Renewal in our Diocese.

Chairperson: John Wasch

To discover how Bishop McGrattan’s participation in the Synod of Bishops inspired his Pastoral Renewal initiative for our faith community, we invite you to watch the following video ( https://www.catholicyyc.ca/renewal.html ).

The Parish Renewal Team was formed under the guidance of Fr. David, in response to Bishop McGrattan’s call for Pastoral Renewal in our Diocese.

To discover how Bishop McGrattan’s participation in the Synod of Bishops inspired his Pastoral Renewal initiative for our faith community, we invite you to watch the following video ( https://www.catholicyyc.ca/renewal.html ).

Pastoral Renewal is the commitment of the clergy, religious, and the faithful in the entire Diocese to form missionary disciples in Christ, be a church of encounter and witness and strengthen family life.

The mission of our team is to listen to and engage everyone in pastoral renewal at Holy Spirit Parish.

Our ask of all our parishioners is to think about, pray for, and act for renewal in our diocese, in our parish, and in our own lives!

Year 2: Continuing the Renewal Journey

As we begin the second year of our Pastoral Renewal, we take to heart Bishop McGrattan’s invitation to “cast our nets into the deep.” His message reminds us that, no matter our circumstances, we are all called to place our trust in the Lord’s guidance as He leads us in the ongoing renewal of our parishes and the Diocese.

Bishop McGrattan offers this encouragement: “No matter who you are, where you are, or what you have experienced… cast your nets into the deep and believe in the work that the Lord is entrusting to us in the renewal of our parishes and the Diocese.”

We invite you to listen to Bishop McGrattan’s full message by watching the video below: