Every year as we celebrate Easter, we hear from the Gospels of the first encounters with the Good News: “Jesus has risen from the dead!” Some are moved by the joy they carry in their heart; others are told explicitly by Jesus to go and tell others. In either case, we know: our Savior is risen; we must go and share this Good News!

In the present day and in our own way, we hasten to share our faith in Jesus. Our discipleship is rooted in having “encountered” Our Lord in a way that touched our heart, and our willingness to give witness to this experience of God’s love.

In this time of discernment, we pray in a special way for all those in our diocese. As we look to the future, we are working to equip the faithful to go make disciples within a mission-driven, sustainable structure of parishes and schools.

Together, we prayerfully work to understand the future He has planned for parishes, schools and ministries of our diocese. May God love you, bless you, and keep you in this holy season of repentance and reflection!