Year of St. Phoebe Kick-Off Call || September 16th
Join Discerning Deacons for a Year of St. Phoebe Kick-off Call and learn how YOU and YOUR community can make a difference during this critical year in our Church’s history! “Phoebe” By Laura James, used with permission of the artist. https://www.laurajamesart.com/ As we enter the final year of the global synod, we have an unprecedented […]
From ‘Isolated Consciences’ to Conspiring Protagonists: Commitments for Anti-Racist Synodality

Webinar || Discerning Deacons for a Synodal Church A seasoned organizer, herself committed to walking the path of anti-racism with fellow white brothers and sisters in her parish community, recently reminded me: “You do it unless you are intentional about not doing it.” By “it” she means white body supremacy. So how can we be […]
Synod Animators: Report back & Synthesizing – May 25
This session will serve as a book-end to our work to engage in broad and deep consultations. We’ll reflect on what we are learning about our own leadership, about the Church and what God seems to be doing in and through the Synod process. We’ll also take time to notice the themes that have been […]
Synod Animators: Report back & Synthesizing – May 18

This session will serve as a book-end to our work to engage in broad and deep consultations. We’ll reflect on what we are learning about our own leadership, about the Church and what God seems to be doing in and through the Synod process. We’ll also take time to notice the themes that have […]
Synodal Listening Session – Women in the Military
Catholic Women called to become Chaplains in the Armed Forces, Veterans, and those currently serving all who desire female Catholic spirituality: Pope Francis wants to hear from us! He wants to hear about our calling, joys and sorrows. He wants to hear about our hopes and dreams for the Church and how we experienced spirituality […]
Synodal Gathering for Women
Special Synodal listening session for the women of Sts. Mary & John and St. Benedict Cathedral retreat group. Join us in Rager Hall at Sts. Mary & John Church, 613 Cherry St, Evansville, IN 47713, on Saturday, April 30th at 9 am CT. Please enter Rager Hall from the main (back) parish parking lot. Register […]
Discerning Deacons National Consultation – May 15

What: Discerning Deacon’s National Synod Consultation Why: Pope Francis wants to hear from YOU. When: Wednesday May 11th from 12-2pm ET or Sunday, May 15th from 3-5pm ET Where: Zoom. Who: Anyone. Especially people who have not yet had a chance to participate in a consultation. For more information visit https://bit.ly/DD2022NC
Discerning Deacons National Consultation – May 11

What: Discerning Deacon’s National Synod Consultation Why: Pope Francis wants to hear from YOU. When: Wednesday May 11th from 12-2pm ET or Sunday, May 15th from 3-5pm ET Where: Zoom. Who: Anyone. Especially people who have not yet had a chance to participate in a consultation. For more information visit https://bit.ly/DD2022NC
An Evening Service of Lament for Holy Week

Join us for this one hour service with optional small group sharing to follow