The six task groups (Vocations, Mission and Ministry, Community Life, Association, District Structures, and Development) gathering data and analyzing our current situation met at St. Mary Immaculate Center in Northampton, PA last August 12-14, 2002. The purpose of the gathering was to hear and critique the group’s preliminarly reports and recommendations. Joining the task group members for this important session were eight guests, including six board members: General William Burns (La Salle University), Robert Lepczyk (Calvert Hall), Michael McCarthy (La Salle High), Robert Moran (La Salle High), and Philip Mudd (St. John’s).
Based on the two days of discussion, including a panel discussion with invited board members and guests, Dr. Marisa Guerin, the consultant to the District on this project, surfaced four fundamental themes or issues that appeared to emerge from the collective reporting:
- Embracing Shared Mission;
- Continued dedication to serving the poor
- Vitality of Community Life
- District Apostolates as sponsored ministries rather than corporate commitments.
The next major gathering where the strategic planning process will be discussed is the General Assembly of the District in September.
Pictured below from left to right are Br. Tim Ahern (Hudson Catholic), Br. Visitor Bob Schieler, Br. Colman Coogan (Cental Catholic), Mrs. Mary Jo Smith (La Salle High) and consultant Dr. Marisa Guerin.
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