Resources relating to the Planning Process and Plan Announcement

The Catholic Spirit Coverage

Prayers in the Preparatory Materials for Announcement Weekend

• English Prayers (Microsoft Word document)
• Spanish Prayers (Microsoft Word document)
• Vietnamese Prayers (Microsoft Word document)

Prayer for the Planning Process

• Prayer for the Planning Process (pdf)
• Oración por el Proceso de Planificación (pdf)
• Lời nguyện cho Dự Tính Tiến Hành (pdf)

Archbishop Nienstedt’s Homilies, Letters and Other Messages

• Remarks with Presbyterate, October 15, 2010
• Pioneer Press Editorial by Archbishop Nienstedt, October 15, 2010
• Pentecost Sunday Letter, May 23, 2010 (pdf)
• Carta para el Domingo de Pentecostes, 23 de mayo de 2010 (Spanish) (pdf)
• Pentecost Sunday Letter, May 23 2010 (Vietnamese) (pdf)
• Chrism Mass Homily, March 23, 2010 (pdf)
• Transcription of video message in large type (English), May 2010 (pdf)
• Transcription of video message in large type (Spanish), May 2010 (pdf)

Leadership Update Meeting Related Materials

• Leadership Update Meeting Booklet 2010, formatted for printing on 8 1/2 x 11 paper, front to back (pdf)
• Q&A from Leadership Update Meetings 2010, compiled Q&A from the seven leadership meetings, June 2010(pdf)
• Archbishop’s videotaped message, English, May 2010
• Archbishop’s videotaped message, Spanish Subtitles, May 2010
• Presentation from Leadership Update Meetings 2010 (Microsoft PowerPoint)

Planning Process Bulletin Article Text

• Bulletin Article Text – English (document containing all suggested bulletin article text) (Microsoft Word document)
• Bulletin Article Text – Spanish (Microsoft Word document)

Planning Process Parish Bulletin Inserts

• Pentecost Sunday Bulletin Insert, Vol. 9, May 2010 (pdf)
• Domingo de Pentecostes Bulletin Insert, Vol. 9, May 2010 (pdf)
• Planning Process Enters New Phase, Bulletin Insert, Vol. 8, March 2010 (pdf)
• Archbishop’s Letter and Prayer for the Planning Process, Bulletin Insert, Vol. 7, January 2010 (pdf)
• Carta del Arzobispo y Oración por el Proceso de Planificación, Bulletin Insert, Vol. 7, January 2010 (pdf)
• Archbishop’s Letter and Planning Process Timeline, Bulletin Insert, Vol. 6, October 2009 (pdf)
• Archbishop’s Letter and Planning Process Overview, Bulletin Insert, Vol. 5, August 2009 (pdf)
• Carta del Arzobispo y Descripcion General Sobre, Bulletin Insert, Vol. 5, August 2009 (Spanish) (pdf)
• Regional Parishioner Meeting Schedule, Bulletin Insert, Vol. 4, July 2009 (pdf)
• Key Facts about the Archdiocese, Bulletin Insert, Vol. 3, June 2009 (pdf)
• Información Clave Sobre El Proceso Arquidiocesano De Planificación De La Arquidiócesis, Bulletin Insert, Vol. 3, June 2009 (Spanish) (pdf)
• Timeline of the Archdiocesan Planning Process, Bulletin Insert, Vol. 2, May 2009 (pdf)
• Task Force will Focus on Parish and School Planning, Bulletin Insert, Vol. 1, April 2009 (pdf)

Media Coverage

• Pioneer Press Editorial, July 11, 2010
• Pioneer Press Article, July 9, 2010
• Star Tribune Article, July 9, 2010
• Press Release, July 8, 2010
• WCCO TV, live interview, November 1, 2009
• Star Tribune Article, September 29, 2009
• Star Tribune Article, September 11, 2009, NOTE: a short article about the archdiocesan planning process is the last item in this Faith and Values column

Catholic Spirit Articles

• Catholic Schools Commission Begins Work to Strengthen Local Education - February 2, 2011
• St Benedict Closes Doors, Prepares for Integration - January 19, 2011
• Three Catholic Schools to Close, Eight Which underwent Urgent Review to Remain Open - January 14, 2011
• New Prague Pastor Relieved by Changes to Merger - December 1, 2010
• Archbishop Modifies Two of Original 14 Mergers - November 19, 2010
• Catholic Schools Seek Sustainability Options - November 17, 2010
• Planning Process Prompts Appeals of 12 of 14 Mergers - November 4, 2010
• Parishioners at Some Parishes Designated for Merger File Appeals - October 28, 2010
• Ode to a Country Church - October 20, 2010
• New Prague Area Catholics Not Suprised, but Many Still Sad about Merger Announcement - October 18, 2010
• Holy Cross Parishioners Upset by Media Announcement of Plan - October 18, 2010
• Strategic Plan Identifies Four Marks of Viable Catholic Schools - October 16, 2010
• Ongoing Formation a New Emphasis for Lay Parish Leaders - October 16, 2010
• Fostering a Communion of Faith, Hope, and Love - October 16, 2010
• The Archdiocese is Growing - October 16, 2010
• Resource Centers to Help Latinos Spiritually, Physically - October 16, 2010
• Sharing Gifts among Ordained, Laity and Parishes Provides Many Benefits – October 16, 2010
• Parishes urged to Collaborate on Faith Formation, Youth Ministry - October 16, 2010
• Strategic Decisions will Affect Parishes - October 16, 2010
• How to Appeal a Parish Merger - October 16, 2010
• Highlights of Changes - October 16, 2010
• Task Force Made Information Gathering Priority, Co-Chairs Say - October 16, 2010
• Comprehensive Plan Rooted in Church’s Mission - October 16, 2010
• Parish Status Under the Plan - October 16, 2010
• Benefits of Plan will be Apparent over Time, Archishop Says - October 16, 2010
• Plan Sets Parameters for Schools’ Own Strategic Process - October 16, 2010
• The Archdiocesan Strategic Plan Blueprint for our Local Church’s Future – October 16, 2010
• Remarks with the Presbyterate - October 16, 2010
• Parishes Gear Up for October 16/17 Planning Announcement - October 5, 2010
• Strategic Planning and Downsizing Are Different - September 8, 2010
• Communicate, Admit Mistakes, and 32 Other Merging Lessons Learned – September 8, 2010
• Are Church Closures Coming? – September 8, 2010
• Tri-parish Faith Formation: More Resources, Volunteers, Funding – August 24, 2010
• Archbishop’s Column: Stronger, More Robust Community of Faith – August 18, 2010
• Sharing Resources Helps Rural Tri-parish Cluster Serve Community – August 11, 2010
• Gain Outweighs Loss for St. Paul Parish after 2006 Tri-parish Merger – July 28, 2010
• Local Church isn’t Your Parish – it’s the Archdiocese – July 13, 2010
• Archbishop’s Column: Planning with the “Big Picture” in Mind – June 1, 2010
• Editorial: A Baseball Lesson We All Should Remember – June 2, 2010
• Planning Principle 7: Parish Planning Process, Implementation Require Respect – June 1, 2010
• Planning Principle 6: Parishes Adjust Ministries to Best Use Resources – May 6, 2010
• Planning Principle 5: Planning Will Affect Every Parish, Task Force Member Says – April 7, 2010
• Planning Principle 4: Concern for Catholic Schools helps Guide Planning Process – March 9, 2010
• Archbishop’s Column: Church’s Mission Guides Planning Process – February 11, 2010
• Planning Principle 3: Needs of Immigrants, Poor are a Planning Concern – February 11, 2010
• Planning Principle 2: Forming Leaders a Top Priority for Archdiocese Planning – February 3, 2010
• Planning Principle 1: Mass Matters – January 13, 2010
• As Parish Meetings End, Trends Emerge from Ideas, Concerns – November 19, 2009
• Parishioners Express Desire for Solidarity in Meetings – September 23, 2009
• Planning Meetings Designed for Parishioners – August 31, 2009
• Archbishop’s Column: Mission Remains, but the Way of Ministry Changes – July 16, 2009
• Rural Parishes South of Metro Share Strengths, Challenges – July 15, 2009
• Strategic Planning Task Force Will Hear from Parish Leaders – June 17, 2009
• Planning Task Force Hearing from Priests, Parish Leaders, Ministry Staff – May 20, 2009
• Planning Task Force Aims for ‘Highly Consultative’ Process – April 2, 2009
• Editorial: Our Input is Essential as Planning Process Proceeds – March 31, 2009
• Archbishop Nienstedt’s Column: Task Force will Focus on Parish and School Planning – March 25, 2009

Pastors’ Toolkit for Planning Presentations

• Archbishop’s message from 2009 on DVD (each pastor received one)
• Prayer for the Planning Process (pdf)
• Key Facts about the Archdiocese, Bulletin Insert, Vol. 3, June 2009 (pdf)
• Small Group Discussion Questions – Toolkit
• PowerPoint presentation

Regional Parishioner Meetings

• 2009 Regional Parishioner Meetings

Ministry Group Meetings

Additional meetings to those noted on the schedule were held with school principals, chaplains, and other ministry groups throughout the late summer and early fall of 2009.

• 2009 Ministry Group Meetings