Why do we exist? (Core Purpose)
The Catholic Diocese of Saginaw exists to courageously proclaim the living gospel so that Christ Jesus may lead people to salvation through his healing, love and mercy.
How do we behave? (Mission Values)
- Ambitious for God and His Kingdom
- Authentically Human
- Docile to the Holy Spirit/God is the Architect
What do we do?
Prayerfully discern God’s plan in order to lead and unite the diocese around Jesus, the living Word.
How will we succeed? (3 Pillars)
- Love and Support a Unified Presbyterate on Mission
- Build Disciples to be Sent on Mission
- Go After the Lost Sheep
What is most important right now?
To Journey together toward “One Heart and Mind” (Acts: 4:32)
Who does what?
The work of these Three Pillars is a work in progress
Pillar
LOVE & SUPPORT A UNIFIED PREBYTERATE ON MISSION
Support Priest in health and holiness
Foster Unity within the presbyterate
Create a culture for Priestly vocations
Form a Diocesan family to serve the presbyterate
Pillar
BUILD DISCIPLES TO BE SENT ON MISSION
Create clarity on the Mission
Raise and equip disciples for Mission
Chancery & Diocese "on fire" for Mission
Cultivate and nurture an environment to serve the common good
Pillar
GO AND RETRIEVE THE LOST SHEEP
Find the lost sheep
Form the Evangelizers
Heal those experiencing struggles in their lives
Lead the lost hearts to conversion
You are Invited to Join Us on Mission
Related Documents/Videos
Christendom and Apostolic Modes of Engagement: https://primematters.com/foundations/explainer-videos/primer-video-christendom-and-apostolic-modes-engagement
Catholic Imaginative Vision: https://primematters.com/foundations/explainer-videos/primer-video-catholic-imaginative-vision
Acts XXIX - Rescue Project introduction: https://vimeo.com/882932408
Acts XXIX website: https://www.actsxxix.org/