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		<title>Archbishop Chaput on Stewardship of Creation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Allenspark, Colo., Aug 18, 2009  (CNA).-   Aiming to promote a better understanding of the Church&#8217;s teaching on the environment, the Catholic apostolate Creatio is hosting an international conference in Allenspark, Colo. The discussions began on Monday afternoon with a keynote speech by Archbishop Charles Chaput, who urged the participants to work towards a solution [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Practical Helps</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I am often asked for practical resources for implementing Stewardship as a way of life within a parish.  The Stewardship Office of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas has placed on its web page many resources that will be of great help to pastors, stewardship committee members and others who are trying to make [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Recent Updates</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Please be sure to visit The Church Engaged website to read a very nice letter published in The Criterion from Fr. Frank Kordek, OFM, pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Indianapolis:
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		<link>http://mtsg.powweb.com/?p=144</link>
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		<title>Survey says… Gallup programs geared to strengthen parishioner engagement</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Parishes across the archdiocese [of Indianapolis] are using the Clifton StrengthFinder (SF) and Member Engagement Survey (ME-25), which are two research-based assessment tools developed by the Gallup organization, to help parishioners identify their talents and enhance engagement in their faith communities.
By Sean Gallagher
It’s not uncommon for parish leaders from one faith community to another to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://mtsg.powweb.com/?p=137</link>
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		<title>Hope for Our Church Amidst Difficult Times</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Fr. Daniel Mahan talks with Patrick O&#8217;Meara of O&#8217;Meara, Ferguson, Whelan and Conway about why we have reason to hope amidst this difficult time in our economy.
Click below to listen to the podcast.
http://omearaferguson.com/blog/economy-building-projects-and-capital-campaigns-hope-amidst-difficult-times
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		<title>The Historic Mission at Santa Barbara</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Fr. Daniel Baraca, OFM shepherds the parish community at the Mission of Santa Barbara.  Since 1783 the Franciscans have sown the seeds of faith in this beautiful part of the world.  Thousands of visitors and pilgrims make their way along the mission trail to Santa Barbara each year, and I count it as a singular [...]]]></description>
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		<title>St. Joseph Parish in Lincoln, NE</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On the plains of eastern Nebraska stands the parish church of St. Joseph.  This Lincoln parish has been learning about and practicing stewardship for many years.  The pastor, Msgr. Liam Barr, is a firm believer in the the practical spirituality of stewardship.  This large suburban parish supports many thriving ministries, including a school that is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Harborcreek, PA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On March 14 &#8211; 17, 2009 I presented a Lenten mission for the delightful parish of Our Lady of Mercy in Harborcreek, PA, just outside the city of Erie.  Hospitality is a trademark of the parish, and St. Patrick&#8217;s Day did not come and go without a proper celebration.  Msgr. Gerald Ritchie is pastor.
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		<title>Recent Travels</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Lenten season typically keeps me on the road.  I am scheduled to preach parish missions every week during this season of penance and renewal.  Here are some photos from my recent stops:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Offering a Day of Reflection for pastoral ministers of the Diocese of Lafayette (Louisiana, USA) at Assumption Catholic Church in Mire, LA.

Saints Peter [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://mtsg.powweb.com/?p=101</link>
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		<title>A Strengths Based University</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Several years ago during a trip to Los Angeles I had the opportunity to visit Azusa Pacific University.  The campus shows much evidence of its Christian identity and the students whom I met seemed genuinely committed to their faith.  A key part of the Azusa Pacific experience is the opportunity for each student become a steward of [...]]]></description>
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