A letter to all parishes from Bishop Stephen
Dear Sisters and Brothers,
In order to grow as a synodal Church, it is important that we all have a chance to pray
and discern how the Holy Spirit is inviting us to grow in mission in our parishes and
communities. To facilitate this, I together with others, offer an initial Diocesan vision
for your prayerful reflection. Our discerned commitments are:
To Walk with Jesus and Enable Others to Encounter Him
To grow as one Diocesan Family – Rebuilding Relationships
Forming and Developing People for Mission.
Living Justly and Caring for our Common Home
Each of these commitments are developed in the vision. It is not my intention to
impose this vision. It is offered for further reflection and I invite all of our parishes and
communities to prayerfully reflect on them. We offer accompanying resources and
support to enable this reflection.
Please contact your parish office if you would like hard copies of these materials which
are all available on the diocesan website.
With assurances and prayers,
+ Stephen