March News from the Archdiocese of Dubuque Pastoral Center
Official Appointments
The full list of new priest assignments is now available, and with it comes an opportunity to embrace new beginnings, and support our priests as they take on new opportunities and callings. Whether you will be welcoming a new pastor, seeing a familiar face take on a different role, or simply staying informed, you can find all the details HERE.
These transitions are part of our shared journey, and as our priests step into their new roles, let's keep them in our prayers and extend the warm hospitality our communities are known for.
These transitions are part of our shared journey, and as our priests step into their new roles, let's keep them in our prayers and extend the warm hospitality our communities are known for.
Jubilee of Volunteers with a Focus on Ministry to Persons with Disabilities
This month we are recognizing the Jubilee of Volunteerism with a focus on Ministry to Persons with Disabilities. In the Archdiocese of Dubuque, efforts are being taken all across the Archdiocese to further this ministry.
Lynne Chapman, Adult Faith Programs and Disability Inclusion Manager for the Archdiocese says, “We currently have 98 Parish Advocates for Disability Inclusion across the archdiocese! There are a number of wonderful, active parish advocates. While some of these people are on staff at their parishes, they all volunteer their time and services to disability ministry.” Keep reading for examples of the important work being done in our parishes to make sure that everyone feels valued and included.
Lynne Chapman, Adult Faith Programs and Disability Inclusion Manager for the Archdiocese says, “We currently have 98 Parish Advocates for Disability Inclusion across the archdiocese! There are a number of wonderful, active parish advocates. While some of these people are on staff at their parishes, they all volunteer their time and services to disability ministry.” Keep reading for examples of the important work being done in our parishes to make sure that everyone feels valued and included.
Care for Creation Earth Day Poster Contest is Open Until April 4th
Caring for God’s Creation is an important Catholic Social Teaching that pre-dates Pope Francis and his encyclical “Laudato Si.” Its origin can be found in the first chapter of the Genesis creation story and is as relevant today as it was then.
To draw attention to this, the Department of Catholic Social Teaching has developed an Earth Day poster contest to unite families and children in discussing creation care.
In this second year of the competition, all children whose immediate family attend an Archdiocesan parish aged K - 3rd grade are encouraged to participate. Posters will be judged on artistic merit and relation to the theme ("You Have the Power to Care for the Earth"), originality, and neatness. Prizes will be awarded in two categories (K-Grade 1 and Grades 2-3). The contest submissions are due by April 4. The top two winners in each category will be recognized, and cash prizes will be awarded. The Archdiocesan "Care for Creation" webpage contains contest rules and additional information. Click below for more details and submission requirements.
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