Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez of Philadelphia launched a new initiative to revitalize the archdiocese by establishing 'missionary hubs' across its parishes and communities. The project aims to address declining church attendance and priest numbers by engaging both Catholics and non-Catholics in missionary work.
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez of Philadelphia has announced a new initiative to open hearts, rather than shutter parishes, in countering declining numbers both of faithful and of active priests in an archdiocese he has long called home. 'I didn't come here to close parishes; I came here to build up the Church of Philadelphia,' said the archbishop in a pastoral letter issued Jan. 5. It was announced during that weekend's Masses throughout the archdiocese.
Titled 'An Invitation from Archbishop Pérez,' the letter unveiled a decade-long plan to implement 'missionary hubs' across the entire Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The archdiocese counts 214 parishes and 274 priests serving 1.55 million Catholics, and spans 2,165 square miles over five counties of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. At least 50 such hubs, 10 per county in the archdiocese, are slated for 'parishes and other locations,' said the archbishop in his letter. 'We must be a community of Missionary Disciples focused on renewal, rebuilding trust, and inviting people to a relationship with Jesus Christ,' he said. The project seeks to engage 'Catholics who don't participate and non-Catholics.' It aims to create 'a supportive network of missionary life across the whole Archdiocese, animating our communities everywhere, especially in underserved areas,' said Archbishop Pérez in his letter. He explained the missionary hubs will have full-time staff, which may include 'service coordinators, communications experts, event specialists and missionaries,' working under pastors'committed to outward engagement.' An online FAQ page at the project's website, trustandhope.org, noted that missionary hubs will not replace parishe
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