Daily Schedule

Monday, January 8, 2024

1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Registration at Embassy Suites
4 p.m. – Cathedral Tours
5:30 p.m. – Opening Vespers at St. James Cathedral
6:30 p.m. – Opening Reception at Embassy Suites

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

7:00 a.m. – Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – Morning Prayer at Embassy Suites
9:30 a.m. – Keynote Address: Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin: Pope Francis and the Journey of Synodality
10:30 a.m. – Coffee Break

11:15 a.m. – Workshops: Series A
A1 Capital Campaigns, Legacy Giving, and Endowments: Very Reverend Enrique Salvo – Rector – St. Patrick’s Cathedral, New York; Robert Meyer – Executive Director of Development – St. Patrick’s Cathedral, New York; Sarah Dearie – Director of Stewardship and Major Gifts – St. Patrick’s Cathedral, New York: The St. Patrick’s Development Team will discuss how to manage a database of over 300,000 constituents, identify and steward major donors and retain relationships through unique events and dynamic communications.

A2 Beauty That Saves: Art in the Service of Worship and Evangelization: Johan van Parys – Managing Director of Ministries/Director of Liturgy & Sacred Arts – The Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis: The Catholic Church from its very beginnings has understood and embraced the sacred arts as a powerful tool for the proclamation of the faith and for the celebration of the liturgy. This workshop will start with a brief overview of the role art and architecture have played in the life of the church throughout the ages. Based on that, we will then explore how the arts may assist in accomplishing our mission in the very diverse and complex world we live in today.

A3 Forming Saints at the Cathedral: Isabel Fernandez, PhD – Secretary of Laity, Family & Life – Diocese of Orlando: In this session, we will explore the unique opportunities and challenges facing the catechetical ministries in Cathedral settings. Preparation for celebration of the sacraments is challenging in any parish, but can have nuances that are less self-evident in Cathedrals. We will explore those realities together.

A4 Cathedral Ministry and Stewardship of Mental Health and Wellbeing: Catherine Galda – Director of Behavioral Health and Senior Wellness Services – Catholic Charities of Central Florida – Diocese of Orlando: The purpose of this breakout is to illustrate the need for better mental health awareness and knowledge-based understanding of mental health conditions for Ministry staff. Illustrated within this time will be the roll of the “noticer”, steps of engagement, and accessing resources to support those we come in contact with. We will explore the mental wellbeing continuum and discuss practical ways to improve overall mental health for ourselves and all those we encounter.

12:30 p.m. – Lunch
2:00 p.m. – Workshops: Series B
B1 Harmonizing Ministries: The Relationship Between the Cathedral and Chancery: Very Reverend Miguel González – Rector – St. James Cathedral, Orlando; Carol Brinati – Delegate of the Ordinary, former Chief Operation Officer/Chancellor – Diocese of Orlando: “What is man that you should care for him? You have made him little less than the angels, and crowned him with glory and honor. You have given him rule over the works of your hands, putting all things under his feet” (Ps. 8:5-7). If we are called to be the work of God’s hands, flourishing what He tenders to us; what would the God-given relationship between a “Chancery” and “Cathedral” be? In this workshop, we will explore complimenting God’s gifts to flourish His Kingdom on earth.

B2 Aesthetic Intelligence: Very Rev. Enrique Salvo – Rector – St. Patrick’s Cathedral, New York, NY; Very Reverend Michael G. Ryan – Rector – St. James Cathedral, Seattle, WA: “Aesthetic Intelligence” is about creating delight, lifting the human spirit, and rousing the imagination through sensorial experiences. In this interactive workshop, two experienced Cathedral pastors will talk about how we can apply these principles to Cathedral ministry. How can the Catholic commitment to the beautiful come to life in practical ways in our Cathedrals? How can we use beauty and the imagination to enliven our faith, enhance our worship, and evangelize all who enter our doors?

B3 The Cathedral and the OCIA: Challenges and Opportunities for Evangelization and Conversion: Mary Birmingham, MA – former team member of North American Forum on the Catechumenate, author, clinician, director of music; liturgy; Christian Initiation: This session will explore the ways in which the Order of Christian Initiation is a model of evangelization for all people in ministry. It will explore the ways in which conversion is at the heart of the OCIA process and the way in which flexibility regarding people’s various life circumstances is built into the rite. Cathedral ministry reaches out to people from all walks of life at various times throughout the year. They do not always conform to our schedules and calendars. We will delve into ways that we can practically reach out and provide formation for our unique cathedral experience.

B4 Living Synodality in a Cathedral Setting: Corinna Laughlin – Pastoral Assistant for Liturgy – St. James Cathedral, Seattle; Maria Laughlin – Director of Stewardship and Development – St. James Cathedral, Seattle: We’ve all watched the Synod on Synodality unfold over the last few years. But what does synodality really look like? What does it mean for our Cathedral ministry? We will share what we’ve learned on the journey so far and offer some practical ideas on bringing synodality to life in parish decision making and in our communities.

3:30 p.m. – Free Time
5:30 p.m. – Mass at St. James Cathedral
6:30 p.m. – Dinner on your own

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

7:00 a.m. – Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – Morning Prayer at Embassy Suites
9:30 a.m. – Keynote Address – Sister Alicia Torres, F.E.: The Cathedral: at the Heart of Cultivating a Eucharistic Culture
10:30 a.m. – Coffee Break

11:00 a.m. – Workshops: Series C
C1 Strategic Community Partnerships: Terri Ashmore – Managing Director of Mission Advancement/Executive Director of The Basilica Landmark – The Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis; Reverend Daniel Griffith – Pastor and Rector – The Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis: As an urban parish committed to “seek the well-being of the city” (Jeremiah 29:7), The Basilica of Saint Mary has focused on strengthening its presence and partnerships. From collaborations to Catholic colleges and universities, to strong ministry partnerships with local and national non-profits and interfaith clergy, The Basilica has worked to leverage partnerships to extend its reach, engagement and impacts. Fr. Griffith and Terri Ashmore will share their perspectives and stories about what they’ve learned and the many ways strategic partnerships have benefited The Basilica.

C2 The Cathedral: The People’s Church: Very Reverend Marcus McFadin, D. Min – Rector – St. Patrick Cathedral, El Paso: A cathedral is where the people of a local church gather with their chief Shephard to celebrate special liturgies such as the Chrism Mass, ordinations, even the arts. The people bring with them all that represents the local church such as ethnicity, multiple languages, spiritual customs and practices such as Las Posadas, Native American customs, Simbang Gabi and the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. This presentation will demonstrate how diocesan liturgies are prepared in El Paso that represent the culture and spirituality of the various ethnic groups. This will include the same of particular participants such as those being ordained to the diaconate and priesthood. How does everything come together so that the diverse assembly, gathered with the bishop at the cathedral, feel all are welcome?

C3 Harnessing Social Media As An Instrument for Evangelization: Jennifer Drow – Secretary for Communications & Senior Director of Communications – Diocese of Orlando; Katherine Laguna – Director of Communications – Diocese of Orlando: Set sail without fear on the digital sea because Jesus is in the boat with you! God has called you to do this work and He will equip you to do it well! Let’s discover new ways to share the Good News online together. We’ll break down what worked in 2023 and explore trends for 2024 to make sure the world knows GOD IS LOVE (and hopefully make your job a little easier).

C4 Living Laudato Sí in Cathedral Ministry: Larry Brouse – Pastoral Assistant for Administration – St. James Cathedral, Seattle; Patrick Barredo – Director of Social Outreach and Advocacy – St. James Cathedral, Seattle: Inspired by Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical Laudato Si’ and further spurred into action by his 2023 apostolic exhortation Laudate Deum, St. James Cathedral (Seattle) staff offer this workshop highlighting aspects of bringing the vision of those two documents into reality. Focus areas include infrastructure and campus improvements, event planning, and faith formation, in response to the cry of the earth, the cry of the poor and the cry of young people.

12:15 p.m. – Lunch
1:30 p.m. – Free Afternoon
5:30 p.m. – Mass at St. James Cathedral
7:00 p.m. – Cathedral Ministry Closing Banquet

Thursday, January 11, 2024

7:00 a.m. – Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – Morning Prayer at Embassy Suites
9:30 a.m. – Keynote Address – Michel Picaud: The Rebirth of Notre-Dame
10:30 a.m. – Conclusion, Evaluations