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Why “Rebuild My Church”?
800 years ago, St. Francis of Assisi was praying in the dilapidated church of San Damiano. From the cross, Jesus said, “Francis, go and rebuild my Church, which, as you see, is falling into ruin.” It was a pivotal moment in his life.
We in the Diocese of La Crosse find ourselves in a similar moment today. Several signs point to decline and ruin. Jesus is calling us to renewal and more abundant life. As with St. Francis and his followers, abundant new life comes only when we are willing to die and rise with Christ.
After months of listening, Bishop Battersby is inviting all of us to pivot from maintenance to mission. This will be an extended process of soul-searching, listening to the voice of the Good Shepherd, and discovering together how best to structure our parishes in the years ahead. It begins this fall with you attending a listening session!
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From Maintenance to Mission
When most of the institutions and people in our communities do not consider Jesus, it changes what our mission looks like! This 4-minute video explains the difference.
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An honest look at the numbers
Are there ways we are falling into ruin?
7 Indicators of Parish Vitality
What do parishes fully alive on mission look like?