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Catechetics News & Updates
November 2024
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Dear Coworkers in the Vineyard,
In case you have not heard the exciting news from Monday morning, Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Jerome Listecki and appointed Bishop Jeffrey S. Grob (pronounced "graab"), Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago, as his successor. After being ordained a priest in 1992, he was appointed a Bishop in 2020 and served in various roles like Judicial Vicar and Chancellor in the Archdiocese of Chicago. In Archbishop-designated Jeffrey Grob's remarks, he said that he was grateful to serve in his home state, and is "not afraid to stand alongside anyone, and roll up his sleeves and work". He grew up as an only child on a dairy farm in Cross Plaines, WI in the Madison Diocese and is a lifelong Badger football and hockey fan. His episcopal motto is "Jesus is the vine."
The highlight for me was attending the Mass of Thanksgiving and then meeting our new shepherd. As I waited in a slow-moving line with about a hundred archdiocesan staff, when it was my turn to greet him, I shook Archbishop-designated's hand as he warmly greeted me and said that he looks forward to working with me as "there is a lot of work to be done [in catechesis and evangelization]."
The installation mass will be January 14, 2025, and until that time, Archbishop Listecki serves as Apostolic Administrator of the archdiocese.
More information about Archbishop-designate Grob is posted on the archdiocese website at www.archmil.org.
Please keep Archbishop-designate Grob in your prayers.
Peace of the Lord,
Anh (with Meg and Doug)
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Prayer on the Appointment of New Archbishop of Milwaukee
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Eternal God, source of every gift and talent,
through your Son, Jesus Christ,
you grant to us your blessings
that the Church might be nourished and strengthened.
Bless your servant Jeffrey Scott Grob, the next Archbishop of Milwaukee.
Confer upon him the gifts of your Spirit
that he may remain humble in heart
and generous in love
as he serves the Church.
Bring us all into the peace of your kingdom,
where all honor and glory are yours,
Lord our God,
forever and ever.
Amen
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Oración por el nombremiento del nuevo Arzobispo de Milwaukee
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Dios eterno, fuente de todo don y talento,
por medio de tu Hijo, Jesucristo,
concédenos tus bendiciones
para que la Iglesia sea nutrida y fortalecida.
Bendice a tu siervo Jeffrey Scott Grob, el próximo Arzobispo de Milwaukee.
Concédele los dones de tu Espíritu
para que permanezca humilde do corazón
y generoso en la amor
al servir la Iglesia.
Reúnenos en la paz de tu reino,
donde todo honor y gloria son tuyos,
Señor Dios nuestro,
por los siglos de los siglos.
Amén
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Join us for some coffee and conversation around the Archdiocese! Every few weeks we pack up and head out to a different city in our 10 counties and work for a morning. Stop by to ask questions, work on some things with us, or just hang out. And if you show up, we'll buy your coffee! Here are our upcoming stops:
See you there!
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Franciscan at Home Workshop:
The Family as the Context of Catechesis
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All catechetical leaders are welcome to join us for a two part Zoom call to watch and discuss a Franciscan at Home Workshop titled "The Family as the Context of Catechesis".
- Part 1 Workshop: Tuesday, November 19th from 10:00-11:00am
- Part 2 Workshop: Tuesday, December 10th from 10:00-11:00am
Please join us for one or both of the zoom calls to discuss ways to support and strengthen families in the catechetical setting.
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Morning of Recollection
December 3rd from 10:00AM - 12:00PM | Lumen Christi
Lumen Christi Parish, 2750 W. Mequon Rd., Mequon, WI 53092
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If we want to lead our young people closer to Jesus, we must first have deep intimacy with Him! With the myriad tasks and duties involved in our work, it is so difficult to make time for that heart-to-heart with Jesus. Join us for a short retreat and time of prayer this Lent. Be inspired by Fr. Andrew Infanger (Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministry - UW Milwaukee), be healed through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and spend some quiet time with our Lord. All this will help us head back to our families and mission fields ready to pour ourselves out for the sake of the Gospel!
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Small Group Specialist Training
January 27th-30th, 2025
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We are partnering with the Diocese of Green Bay to host a Small Group Specialist Training Through ProjectYM in Waukesha from January 27-30, 2025. Space is limited so be sure to register ASAP!
More details can be found here.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Meg!
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Join us for Steubenville 2025 in Joliet, IL!
June 27th-29th, 2025
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We are switching it up this year and are heading to Joliet, IL for Steubenville! There is an ALL-STAR line up including Fr. Mike Schmitz, Michael Gormley, Ennie Hickman, and Lisa Cotter. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, November 20.
We will take care of ordering the tickets for the group. You will be invoiced for a $50 deposit/ticket requested.
Conference cost is $290 per person. Housing will be in a local hotel, and we will have pricing info at a later date.
If you are interested in joining the Archdiocese of Milwaukee in Joliet, please email Meg and let her know how many tickets you want.
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Join us on the mission field next summer!
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Middle School 1 | June 16th-19th | Lumen Christi, Mequon
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Middle School 2 | June 23rd-26th | Location TBD
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High School | July 13th-18th | St. Elizabeth, Kenosha
Parish registration is open! Click below to request your dates for an awesome week of service in the Archdiocese!
*Note: these spots are requests, not guarantees. We will confirm your total number of spots by November 20th.
If you have any questions or want more details, email Meg!
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Upcoming Events & Other News
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Our offices sponsor many events for you to receive deeper training and support to help you and your parishioners encounter Christ and be formed in ways your parish might not be able to do alone. Learn more about them below, and help us share the word to your parishioners (or come yourself!):
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Events & News from the Archdiocese
More Updates from Us and Our Friends
- The Supreme Court Tackles Gender Dysphoria | Catholic Medical Association (Milwaukee Guild) | November 9th, 8:30-11:30AM | St. Charles, Hartland
- The Catechetical Institute at Franciscan University is offering several FREE webinars to support catechists, teachers, and leaders! Here are the dates:
- Advent Mini Retreat for Families | December 7th, 2:00-5:00PM | Schoenstatt Center, Waukesha
- Katie Prejean McGrady - Advent Speaker | December 11th, 6:15-7:45PM | St. John the Baptist, Plymouth | Contact Jacqueline here for any questions!
- Sursum Corda - Praise Christ Through the Hands of Mary | December 28th, 100:00AM-12:00PM | Schoenstatt Center, Waukesha
- Know someone who should be getting these emails? Email Steffany at garcias@archmil.org and we'll add you to our list!
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