During the Year of Jubilee, the Parish Leader Convocation this year will also serve as the diocesan celebration of the Jubilee of Catechists occurring the same month at the Vatican. All catechetical and ministry leaders are asked to attend as part of their professional formation and development.
This Parish Leader Convocation will include Morning Mass with Bishop da Cunha; Continental Breakfast; workshops and formation by featured speaker Jim Beckman; an address from Bishop da Cunha; discussion and community; continental breakfast and lunch; and Convocation materials.
Featured presenter Jim Beckman serves as the Executive Director of ImpactCenter, a Catholic apostolate dedicated to ministering to ministry leaders in the Church. He is the former Executive Director of Evangelization and Catechesis for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. He has been involved with Diocesan and parish ministry, evangelization and leadership development for many years. A graduate of Franciscan University and the Augustine Institute, he has served in various roles of leadership for national, regional and local ministry, including at the Augustine Institute.
Cost is only $15. per person and a group discount is being offered.
Learn more/register to attend here: Parish Leader Convocation 2025
Questions? Contact David Carvalho of the Secretariat for New Evangelization, which offers this annual opportunity for development for all parish, catechetical and ministry leaders, catechists and other volunteers ahead of Catechetical Sunday.