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The 7th National Cathedral Ministry Conference
January 11-14, 2010    v    Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Workshops

Subject to Change

Tuesday, January 12
Block A: Networking

A001 The Cathedral and Its Relationship to the Community
Very Rev. Carl A. Last, Rector & Pastor
    The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee

Discover the importance of the partnership between a Cathedral and the Community and how the history of a Cathedral makes an important contribution to the community of which it belongs.

A002 Discerning Gifts of the Cathedral Volunteer
Helen Gadbois, Time & Talent Coordinator
    The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee

Strategies and discussion from a unique perspective – Helen is one of only a few professional Cathedral Time and Talent (Volunteer) Coordinators! Together we will discuss ways to encourage Cathedral parishioners and friends to discern their gifts and talents and support activities that form a strong and vibrant Cathedral Community. Helen will share firsthand what has worked well and what has not worked here in Milwaukee and you will share your stories with us.

A003 Sacramental Policies in the Cathedral
Michael J. Batcho, Director of Music
Scott W. Eakins, Director of Liturgy
    The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee

An opportunity to share with others the joys and challenges of Sacramental preparation and policies in the Cathedral.

A004 Maintaining Compassion & Hope: Outreach & Social Justice in the Cathedral
Donna Gazzana, Director of Outreach Ministries
Teresa Flaherty, Parish Nurse
    The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee

Through small and large group discussions, participants will share strategies for, and challenges of, maintaining compassion and hope for ourselves, for our volunteers and for those we serve.

A005 Faith Formation in the Cathedral
Pat Wisialowski, Pastoral Associate
    The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee

To Coalesce – from the Latin: to grow, to nourish. Let’s talk about how we do this!

A006 Cathedral Marketing: Tapping into the Community
Mary C. Bennett, Director of Administration
    The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee

Every Cathedral should be a place of destination. This presentation lets you see how the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist took on that challenge.

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Tuesday, January 12
Block B

B001 New Cathedral Pastors/Rectors
Very Rev. Bill Fichteman, Pastor
    Cathedral of the Assumption, Louisville, KY
Very Rev. Dan Mayall, Pastor
    Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago, IL

Fathers Bill Fichteman from Louisville and Dan Mayall from Chicago have combined experience of over 20 years as Cathedral pastors.  This interactive workshop will focus on the aspects of pastoring which are unique to Cathedral parishes and will orient the new pastors to the special challenges of relating to diocesan agencies, other parishes, the bishop, civic leaders and the media as well the need to model excellence in multiple areas of parish life.

B002 Personnel Issues, Ministry and the Law
Richard Tank, Director of Personnel Services
    Archdiocese of Milwaukee

Everyone wants to work in a Cathedral staff that is nurturing and enriching.  But are there times where the needs of the organization and its employees are at odds with one another?  What are the likely areas of conflict and where do state and federal laws support one side or the other?

B003 Multicultural Celebrations: Where we are at? Where we are going?
Barbara Tracey, Liturgy and Music Coordinator
    St. Michael and St. Rose Parish, Milwaukee
Bro. Rufino Zaragoza, OFM, Liturgical Music Consultant

Some Cathedrals include Spanish texts and repertoire into their liturgies; some Cathedral musicians and liturgists are responsible for multicultural celebrations in their diocese.  But what is the difference between bilingual, multilingual and multicultural? Join us for a frank discussion about the challenges and the joys of multicultural liturgy, including a review of terms and models of celebration. We will run the gamut from “why” to “how”, and exchange resource materials concerning this elusive topic.

B004 How “Green” is your Cathedral?
Fr. David Garcia, Senior Advisor: Clergy Outreach
    Catholic Relief Services

How climate change and care for creation affect Cathedrals and how to make your Cathedral a model for the diocese in addressing these issues.

B005 Engaging Young Adults @ the Cathedral
Paul Jarzewbowski
    Executive Director: National Catholic Young Adult Ministry Association (NCYAMA)

In the non-stop, googling world we now live in, connecting with men and women in their late teen, twenties, and thirties can be a challenge, but also an incredible opportunity for the Church. This workshop will explore who young adults are today, what they’re seriously looking for in their faith life, and, using resources and best practices from around the United States, give some practical tips on how Cathedral parishes in particular can engage, outreach, and minister to Gen Xers and Millennials.
 

B006 WEB Technology & Evangelization
Scott W. Eakins, Director of Liturgy & Communications
    The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee

Discover ways to evangelize the parish, community and the diocese through the use of Web Technology. Websites, Blogs, Social Networking, and Podcasting will be explored during this workshop.

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Wednesday, January 13
Block C

C001 CATHEDRAL CONNECTIONS: Nurturing Relationships between Parishes and their Cathedrals
Very Reverend Michael G. Ryan, Pastor
Corinna Laughlin, Ph.D., Director of Liturgy
    Saint James Cathedral, Seattle, WA

This workshop will explore practical ways to build and strengthen the relationship between the Cathedral and the parishes in your diocese through prayer, pilgrimage, tours, and more.  These relationships can enrich both the Cathedral and the parishes in many ways.

C002 The Cathedral Pulpit: the Whole Diocese is Listening!
Rev.  Richard N. Fragomeni, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Liturgy and Preaching
    Catholic Theological Union, Chicago, IL

It is said that the Cathedral is to be the model of good liturgy and preaching. Explore criteria of excellence for preaching in the Cathedral that will resonate throughout the rest of the local church.

C003 Dying to Live: A Theology of Immigration
Daniel G. Groody, CSC, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Theology
    Notre Dame University, South Bend, IN

This Workshop has been CANCELLED due to limited registrations as of December 11, 2009. Those conference participants registered prior to December 11, 2009 will be contacted to choose an alternative workshop.

Immigration is a complex issue that is changing the face of cultures worldwide and the places we live and worship. In the United States it is often controversial with many social, economic, political and even religious implications. In the debate, what often gets lost are the human issues at stake. This presentation explores the human face of the migrant and the face of Christ in the migrant. It will examine the geographical, conceptual and theological territory of migration and reflect on the human struggle for a more dignified life and the search to find God in the midst of it all.

C004 Lifelong Faith Formation
Sean T. Lansing, Project Coordinator for Youth Ministry Services
    Center for Ministry Development

The catechetical vision of the Church (General Directory for Catechesis) calls us to create truly effective faith formation for all ages and generations. This session will address four important questions:
• What is the urgency for lifelong faith formation today?
• What is the Church’s vision of lifelong faith formation?
• What does the research tell us about characteristics of effective lifelong faith formation?
• How do parish communities implement lifelong, intergenerational faith formation?
 

C005 Poverty and the Role of the Cathedral
Sr. Shawnee Sykes
    Mount Mary College, Wauwatosa, WI

Embodying the principal of the dignity of every human person the Cathedral has always been called to advocacy of the poor. With the current unsettled economy, the need for advocacy and service is heightened yet we continue to struggle in our ministry. Join others in learning how to reconnect to the principles of human dignity, rediscover opportunities for advocacy and reinvigorate the call to ministry of the poor in the Cathedral.

C006 The Arts at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
Michael J. Batcho, Director of Music
    The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee

Hear how the Fine Arts program at the Cathedral of St. John is organized and funded, then attend the weekly Wednesday Concert.

 

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