All Things New

Welcome to the All Things New Pastoral Planning Process in Mary, Mother of the Church Area Catholic Community

We encourage you to stay informed about the All Things New: Pastoral Planning Process taking place in Mary, Mother of the Church Area Catholic Community (Mary’s ACC) and throughout the Diocese of St. Cloud. Check in regularly for updates and video messages from Fr. JC.

All Things New Prayer

Ever-present God,
just as you accompanied our biblical ancestors,
so, too, you accompanied our ancestors
who came to Central Minnesota generations ago
to begin a new life and set down
their roots of faith in our churches.
Be with us now as we, the people of the Diocese of St. Cloud,
embark on a new, uncharted journey,
heeding your call for renewal and transformation.
Send forth your gifts of
courage, compassion, trust and collaboration.
Help us discern the best ways
we can fulfill your call to missionary discipleship
with vibrant communities and effective ministries.
Open our hearts to the stirrings of the Holy Spirit
and give us the grace we need for this journey
as you make all things new.

We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord,
with the intercession of Mary, our Mother,
and St. Cloud, our patron. AMEN.

Guiding Principals

In this insightful video, Fr. JC Duncan delves into the foundational principles steering the Diocese of St. Cloud's "All Things New" pastoral planning initiative. This transformative process aims to rejuvenate Area Catholic Communities by honoring the rich traditions of the Church while embracing the evolving needs of today's faithful.

Guiding Principals

1. Missionary Discipleship
2. Sacramental Life
3. Engaging the Laity
4. Listening as a Way of Being Church
5. Prudent Stewardship

Guiding principles are essential in the pastoral planning process because they serve as foundational values that anchor decision-making, promote unity and keep the community focused on its mission.

Missionary Discipleship: As baptized Catholics, we are all called to the evangelizing mission of the Church. Rooted in this mission, together we are guided by a desire to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ in the world by living and sharing a life of faith.

Engaging the Laity: God has given each person a unique set of gifts and charisms to live out their individual vocation. Through revitalized prayer and formation opportunities, encounters with family, friends, co-workers and neighbors, we can welcome new faces into the fold. We are guided by our strengths to stimulate renewal in the Church.

Listening as a Way of Being Church: The Holy Spirit calls us to pray, listen and discern together what God is asking of us today. By listening to each other, we are guided by learning to best respond to the spiritual needs of all people in our diocese.

Prudent Stewardship: All our resources — human, structural, financial — are gifts from God. With a deep sense of gratitude, we are guided by the use of resources to achieve our shared mission in a healthy
and responsible way.