Ministry Day 2026

Finding Hope on the Digital Continent

Join us for Ministry Day 2026, a diocesan gathering for all who serve in ministry–clergy, catechists, Catholic school teachers, and parish leaders. This year's theme is "Finding Hope on the Digital Continent." Learn about topics such as "Using AI Responsibly in Ministry," "Digital Hospitality: Welcoming the Stranger Online," and "Faith Formation Across Screens." Register now using the form at the bottom of this page!

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Saturday, March 21, 2026, 8:30 am-1:30 pm - $10pp

All Saints Catholic School, 139 West Rocks Road, Norwalk, CT

Keynote: Monsignor Lucio Adrián Ruiz

Secretary for the Dicastery for Communication

About Our Keynote Speaker

 

Msgr. Lucio Adrián Ruiz is an Argentinian priest (1965). He completed his studies at the Major Seminary of Santa Fe, Argentina. He obtained a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) at the Polytechnic University of Madrid and a License in Fundamental and Dogmatic Theology at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome, with a thesis on the Theology of Communication. He obtained his PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros de Telecomunicación at the Polytechnic University of Madrid. With the creation of the new Dicastery in the Roman Curia, he was appointed Secretary of the Dicastery for Communication, Holy See, where he oversees projects such as "The Church is listening to you" and "Digital Synod".

Communication Leaders Track

with Sarah Yaklic

If you oversee communication for your parish or school, please consider joining Sarah Yaklic for a special track that will run through all three workshop sessions. Sarah will focus on tools of the trade and successful methods of communication via social media, website, and more. Learn how to hone your skills with a proven expert in the field.

Learn more about Sarah

Register Now for Ministry Day 2026

To register a group, please contact institute@diobpt.org.

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