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About Beacons Of Light

Beacons of Light

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Visit the Beacons of Light site for more information on the Beacons of Light initiative, priest assignments and view the Families of Parishes.
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Beacons of Light Glossary

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Pastoral Planning Pathway

Get started on the pathway to pastoral planning in your Family of Parishes and learn more about the digital platform.
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Principles, Vision, and Parameters

Archbishop Schnurr has established 6 principles for pastoral planning and given several parameters to guide the planning process. Learn more about these and the vision for vital parish life.
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Annual Planning Process

Learn more about the annual planning process for each Family of Parishes
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Journeying Together

Find out more about the theological foundations for pastoral planning with the document Journeying Together, helpful articles in both English and Spanish, and a study guide for reflection and discussion.
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Synodality and Beacons of Light

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Parish Vitality

The Office for Parish Vitality is overseeing the pastoral planning process for our Families of Parishes. Learn more about the office, meet the team, get signed up for the Vitality newsletter, and more!
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Beacons of Light Liaisons

Beacons Liaisons are individuals who possess the necessary skills to directly support pastors and their planning teams as they endeavor to create united Families of Parishes.
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Center For Parish Vitality

The Pastoral Planning Pathway has been organized by The Center For Parish Vitality of The Archdiocese of Cincinnati.
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I am convinced that Beacons of Light, born of great hope, will enable us to form stronger parishes, centered on the Eucharist, that radiate the love of Christ and joy of the Gospel… God has abundantly blessed our first two centuries and will certainly bless the next.

— ARCHBISHOP DENNIS M. SCHNURR