Bishop Rene Ramirez RCJ: A Heart Remade for Mission – A Story of Parish Renewal
A little over a decade ago Bishop Rene Ramirez, a priest with the Rogationists of the Heart of Jesus priest (RCJ), had never served as a parish priest. Listen as he shares his conversion of heart for evangelization and the process of leading parish renewal in his previous parish, Holy Family Parish – Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne, Australia.
Father Mykhailo: Parish Renewal at Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral
Father Mykhailo Ozorovych has had a fire for evangelization since childhood. An Eastern Rite priest, Father Mykhailo never thought he would end up in North America, let alone be the youngest parish priest of a cathedral. He says, “I came here to evangelize, to be a missionary.”
Fr. Tien Cao: Answering the call of renewal in rural New Zealand
“The Lord gives me new strength, new energy and new people along the way.”
In the heart of rural New Zealand, in a parish spread out 100km, Father Tien and his team are bringing hope and renewal through a focus on mission.
Fr. Justin Huang: Going on mission with St. Anthony’s of Padua Parish – Vancouver, BC
“Evangelization is the greatest act of love for neighbour.” St.Anthony of Padua Parish in Vancouver, Canada has been on the renewal journey for over a decade. Pastored by Father Justin Huang, they have moved from a place of barrenness to vibrant life and growth through an unwavering focus on mission.
“The first thing I do in the morning is talk to Jesus” Cody and Melissa Hedquist – Yorkville, IL
A little over a decade ago Bishop Rene Ramirez, a priest with the Rogationists of the Heart of Jesus priest (RCJ), had never served as a parish priest. Listen as he shares his conversion of heart for evangelization and the process of leading parish renewal in his previous parish, Holy Family Parish – Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne, Australia.
“Our purpose is to draw people to Christ” Fr. Matt Lamoureux – St. Patrick Parish, Yorkville, IL
Listen to Fr. Matt Lamoureux share his journey of how he went from exhaustion to excitement leading St. Patrick’s Parish in Yorkville, IL. Through leading from team, relying on the power of the Holy Spirit and focusing on evangelization this parish has been transformed.
Most Holy Redeemer Parish: Billericay, England – A Story of Parish Renewal (Fr. Dan Mason)
Across the UK, parishes are seeing new life by embracing mission — and Most Holy Redeemer Parish in Billericay is one of them. Watch the renewal and transformation unfold in this parish, led by Fr. Dan Mason and his team.
Saint Mary’s Cathedral: Aberdeen, Scotland – A Story of Parish Renewal
When Father Keith Herrera was asked to pastor Saint Mary’s Cathedral in Aberdeen Scotland, he was filled with trepidation. Watch how the Holy Spirit empowered him to “right the ship” and get this parish on the path to mission.
“I have watched people being transformed” – A Story of Parish Renewal from Johnstown, PA
Watch the story of how Our Mother of Sorrows Parish has transformed from a place that felt cold and disconnected to a thriving missional church known for their radical hospitality.
Liz’s Story – Rebirth in Columbus (A Testimony of Parish Renewal)
Liz Christy was a midwife for 20 years, serving in Columbus, OH. After several painful experiences, she felt called by God to transition to working in her parish and diocese, raising up leaders and supporting priests in birthing renewal in the Church.
