Patrick Donovan's Posts
Black Catholic History Month
The National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus (NBCCC) of the United States voted on Tuesday, July 24, 1990, while meeting in convention at Fordham University in New York, to establish November… Read More
2021 Youth in Action Grant Opportunities
Foundations in Faith is thrilled to announce that the second year of the Youth in Action Grant opportunity is being announced and we have expanded our reach based upon the… Read More
Pastoral Considerations for Liturgical Ministers
For those who wish to serve their parishes as Readers or Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, we have developed a small book to help you prepare for these important ministries.… Read More
True Love That Lasts
Best-selling author Jim Steffen’s book “The Secret of Growing True Love That Lasts,” found its way into Bishop Frank J. Caggiano’s hands…and then the pope’s! When Steffen heard that Bishop… Read More
Mourning During the Pandemic
A Guide to Celebrating Loved Ones Lost in the Midst of COVID-19 “Coming in from the cold of a bleak winter’s day is perhaps an analogy for the place that… Read More
Formation for EMHCs and Readers
As we prepare for the reopenings of our churches, we have prepared a short tutorial for those who serve in these important ministries. Please take a few moments to watch… Read More
Totorial para lectores y ministros extraordinarios de Eucaristías
Mientras nos preparamos para la reapertura de nuestras iglesias, hemos preparado un breve tutorial para aquellos que sirven en estos importantes ministerios. Tómese unos minutos para ver los videos. En… Read More
The Art of Distraction
I am distracted of late. Distracted by not being at the office and confusing working from home with vacation, with a list of chores that never seems to get finished.… Read More
Talking About Race And Racism With Children
Below are some resources compiled by The Leadership Institute for discussing race and racism. Below are some resources we have compiled for discussing race and racism. When using these books… Read More
ICYMI: Family Ministry Basics
In case you missed it, here is the recording of our webinar with Doug Tooke of OBD Films and our great conversation about parish ministry with families. Download the slides… Read More
On Praying the Rosary
I miss my dad every night around 7:30 pm. That’s when we stop everything and pray the Rosary. We started back in March when we hosted Nine Days of Prayer in… Read More