Parish cry rooms, young adult activities, and even priest’s homilies have seen improvements thanks to the Diocese of Allentown’s partnership with Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI).
In the fall of 2023, the Diocese of Allentown began its partnership with CLI to embark on “Next Generation Diocese” which helps parishes form disciples through use of the Disciple Makers Index (DMI) and supports pastors in their parish assignments and ministry transitions through the “Called for More” process. Today, these initiatives from CLI have started to strengthen priests and parishes.
Between January and April of 2024, about 70 Diocesan priests took the “Priest Leadership Inventory (PLI),” which helped them better understand their own leadership preferences and skills and provide a plan for professional and spiritual growth. At the priest convocation in October 2024, results from the inventory were shared and led to fruitful conversation and planning.
Father Eugene Ritz, the Vicar for Clergy, said “I have personally found that this forum created a place for priests to express their strengths and preferences for future ministry which has been helpful in planning and preparing for potential assignments.”
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Parish cry rooms, young adult activities, and even priest’s homilies have seen improvements thanks to the Diocese of Allentown’s partnership with Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI).
