Catholic Ministers for Church Renewal hosts:

Annual workshops in a series entitled "Solidarity and Hope":

• 2005:  Partnership in a Church in Crisis drew 76 participants to an event led by Sr. Fran Ferder and Fr. John Heagle, which  explored the theology of hope, change, and collaboration in ministry today.

• 2006:  Keeping Our promises - the Unfinished Work of Vatican II, led by Sr. Fran Ferder and John Heagle.

• 2008:   Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord: Resources for Guiding the Development of Lay Ecclesial Ministry, led by Christopher Anderson, Executive Director, National Association for Lay Ministry.

• 2009: Evening of Prayer and Reflection in Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Declaration of Vatican II:  Prayer Service, Dinner, and Reflections by Patty Repikoff and Father Patrick Howell, SJ, followed by dialogue with presenters.

• 2010: Surviving in a Polarized Church: Living with Ecclesial Tension, led by Dr. Richard Gaillardetz, chair of Catholic Studies, Toledo University.

 

Dialogue sessions with church leaders:

• Bishop Remi de Roo, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Victoria, B. C., “Vatican II and its Ongoing Need”, Nov. 21, 2003.

• John Markey, O. P., “Communion Ecclesiology”. July 14, 2004. 

• Paul Lakeland, “The Liberation of the Laity”. Feb. 4, 2005.

• Mary Santi, Archbishop’s Delegate for Human Resources, and Carla Caldwell, Archdiocesan Director of Lay Ecclesial ministry, “Advocacy and Due Process for, and Support of, Lay Ecclesial ministers”.  March 18, 2005.

• Jackie O’Ryan, Communications Specialist for Seattle City Council, “Communications Basics, and Strategies for Marketing Your Message.”  June 17, 2005.

• Fr.Paul Magnano, Vicar for Clergy, and Leigh Stringfellow, Office of Clergy Chief of Staff, “Priest Placement Policy and Issues relating to Parish Staffing.”  Sept. 16, 2005.

• Rich Shively and Leigh Stringfellow, Office of the Vicar for Clergy, “Priest Placement Policy.” October 20, 2006.

• Dr. M. Le Barre, SU School of Theology and Ministry, “Pastoral Leadership Program.” November 17, 2006.

• Fr. James Eblen and Victoria Ries, “The Trinity and Collaborative Ministry.”  October 19, 2007.

• Dr. Anne Frederick, Director of Religious Education, Office of Catholic Faith Formation, on the "Archdiocesan Certifcation Program for Lay Ecclesial Ministry." June 26, 2009

• Dr. Mark Markuly, Ph.D., Dean of School of Theology and Ministry, Seattle University.  "Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue, and Eco-Justice Theology." October 23, 2009.

The common priesthood of the faithful
and the ministerial or hierarchical priesthood
are interrelated.  Each, in its own special way,
is a participation in the one priesthood of Christ.
(Dogmatic Constitution on the Church,
No. 10, Nov. 21, 1964)