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August 24, 2017
Diocese of San Angelo Sends Team to Orlando Convocation
by Bishop Michael J. Sis
On July 1-4, 2017, eleven men and women from the Diocese of San Angelo participated in the National Convocation of Catholic Leaders in Orlando, Florida. This unprecedented gathering of clergy and laity was organized by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in order to assess the contemporary challenges and opportunities of the Church in the United States.
Diócesis de San Ángelo envía un Equipo a Convocatoria en Orlando
por Obispo Michael J. Sis
El 1-4 de julio de 2017, once hombres y mujeres de la Diócesis de San Ángelo participaron en la Convocatoria Nacional de Líderes Católicos en Orlando, Florida. Esta reunión sin precedentes de clérigos y laicos fue organizado por la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos con el fin de evaluar los desafíos y oportunidades contemporáneas de la Iglesia en los Estados Unidos.
Transition from Youth to Young Adulthood
by Bishop Michael J. Sis
In the Orlando Convocation of Catholic Leaders in July 2017, I assisted in the presentation of a breakout session on the topic of helping young people to make the transition from youth to young adulthood. Along with me on the panel were effective young adult ministry leaders from around the country.
La Transición de la Juventud a la Edad Adulta Joven
por Obispo Michael J. Sis
En la Convocatoria de Líderes Católicos en Orlando en julio de 2017, ayudé en la presentación de una sesión de grupo sobre el tema de ayudar a los jóvenes a hacer la transición de la juventud a la edad adulta joven. Junto a mí en el panel se encontraron líderes eficaces del ministerio juvenil de todo el país.
A Few Unexpected Takeaways from the Orlando Convocation
by Jimmy Patterson
Before July, I did not know this: Every year, people in Gibsland, La., brandish automatic weapons, have shootouts and engage in car chases — and everyone gets away with it. It happens every May on the anniversary of the ambush of Bonnie and Clyde, in this tiny northern Louisiana burg. A bit morbid, but when you have a claim to fame, no matter what it is or how notorious it is, have a festival and celebrate, right? I also did not know, but learned, that northern Louisiana is wooded, much like Arkansas above it and the piney woods of East Texas to the west. It is only in the southern regions, in cajun country, where the bog begins.
Catholic Leadership in the Workplace
by Dave Erickson
My wife Linda and I were honored to be invited by the Diocese and Bishop Mike Sis to attend the Convocation of Catholic Leaders held this July in Orlando, Florida. The premise of the convocation is based on Pope Francis’ Evangelii Gaudium, which calls all Catholics to be missionary disciples and share the Gospel, especially to those on the periphery. During the convocation, besides the inspiring plenary sessions, various breakout sessions were held on how we as Catholics can go to the peripheries and be missionary disciples. One of the sessions I attended dealt with missionary discipleship and business leadership. My work often puts me in touch with many business people during the week.