New Evangelization Archives

International stewardship speakers examine faith practices of millennials
- Catholic News Service, Church in the US
- October 10, 2017
Churches need to be aware of trends to serve those born after 1980 in effective ways. These young adults use technology to streamline their lives, using mobile payment apps instead of cash, are passionate about issues, and want to engage with an authentic and personalized community.
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The 11 sisters of Siervas are a rock band like ‘nun’ other
- Associated Press, Church in the US
- September 18, 2017
The Siervas, who come from eight countries and range in age from 20s to 40s, insist they aren’t rock stars. But they certainly act the part when on stage performing to the electric guitar, steady drumbeat and catchy lyrics, uniformly smiling as silver crosses dangle from their necks.
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Why this bishop thinks memes may just be the tool for evangelization today
- Catholic News Agency, Global Church
- September 15, 2017
Bishop Richard Umbers, an auxiliary of the Archdiocese of Sydney, says whether in art, online culture, or political discussion, Christians should be giving an example of how to evangelize and to speak to the challenges society faces today. “You need the contemporary expression of Christian faith.”
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Church on wheels brings Gospel to streets of Scotland

The Mercy Bus visited the town squares and shopping centers of Scotland, offering people a chance to go to confession, or just chat to a priest. The initiative was in answer to Pope Francis’s call for the clergy to to go out to the people and take the Church to them.

Pope wants priests to be shepherds who encounter their flocks

Vatican

June 16, 2017

The Archbishop of Washington, Cardinal Donald Wuerl, says Pope Francis’s vision for the priesthood offers a template for renewal, as priests join the faithful in carrying out the New Evangelization as missionary disciples in today’s world, helping people encounter, love and follow Jesus.