Relationship and Responsible Decision-Making
January 26, 2026
Canonical and executive leaders were invited to a Zoom opportunity that introduced and explored a helpful tool that defines Five Levels of Responsibility. In addition, other suggestions were presented for concrete ways of working through the friction that sometimes arises in decision-making. Intentionally interactive, time was dedicated to small-group conversation and feedback in the large group.
Video available below.
Responsible Decision-Making Slides
Shared Responsibility Handout
Catholic Works and Works of Catholics
November 12, 2025
Have you ever wondered about the ramifications when a sponsored ministry grows beyond the founding congregation(s) to self-perpetuating Board leadership? The nuances of "juridic person" and/or some reasons why one might consider creating a PJP? In this session, S Kelly Connors, PM, JCD, PhD will share her expertise as a canonist to highlight some of what is unfolding in Catholic ministries today and why it matters.
Video link.