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Laity, religious and clergy working together for excellence in finance, management, and human resources in the Catholic Church in the U.S.

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New blog out now on what Catholic leaders can learn from dioceses that are thriving. https://t.co/18kCuuq1pX

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Some dioceses are declining. Others are growing in baptisms, vocations, and parish engagement.

Thriving dioceses are building renewal intentionally. 🧵

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The lesson for Catholic leaders: thriving dioceses are built through culture, leadership, and mission.

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Next week, Pope Leo XIV releases his first encyclical on AI and human dignity at a moment when AI is reshaping nearly every aspect of how we live and work.

In a new piece first published on the Fordham Institute's blog Flypaper, our managing partner Kathleen Porter-Magee explores what that looks like in practice—drawing on a distinction between AI literacy and AI proficiency to make the case for a more deliberate approach to AI in schools.

Read more: https://t.co/v53G4ZxbPc

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Our latest blog reflects on vocation, discernment, and what Catholic leaders can learn from Borba’s journey to the priesthood. Read more: https://t.co/iG9NO7VPXX

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A former cosmetics executive and Hollywood insider is preparing for priestly ordination at age 52. His story offers an important reflection for Catholic leaders. 🧵

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Catholic leadership often works the same way. The encouragement we offer, the faith we model, and the gifts we name in others may not bear fruit immediately. Faithful leadership still matters.

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The Class of 2026: Survey of Ordinands to the Priesthood is the annual national survey of men to be ordained to the priesthood. Learn more about the over 400 men answering their vocational call by viewing the full report on our website at https://t.co/FJzWAwL7mc.

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Today we celebrate the first anniversary of the election to the Papacy of our President Pope Leo XIV.
With gratitude for his compassionate & faithful service, we give thanks for a year of walking together in the spirit of synodality, listening, discerning, & journeying ahead.

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One year ago today, the College of Cardinals elected Cardinal Robert Prevost as the 267th Successor of Peter. Taking the name Leo XIV, he became the first U.S.-born pope in the history of the Church. We give thanks for his ministry and continue to pray for our Holy Father.

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One year ago today, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost placed his hand upon the Holy Gospels and took the solemn Oath of Secrecy as the Conclave began. That Conclave would soon elect him as the 267th Successor of Peter: Pope Leo XIV.

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This moment is an opportunity—but only if we respond intentionally. Full breakdown for Catholic leaders on Substack: https://t.co/FXzNCgxZxK

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Catholic leaders: a packed Sunday Mass in NYC is going viral. But if you think this is about influencers, you’re missing the real signal. 🧵

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Leadership takeaway: If people can’t find it, it doesn’t functionally exist. And it likely isn’t drawing attendees.