Parish leaders gather to grow in faith, strengthen ministry

More than 900 clergy, parish staff, ministry leaders, and volunteers attended the Diocese of Dallas Parish Leadership Conference on Oct. 3 at Bishop Lynch High School. The annual event, titled Missionary Discipleship: Called and Sent Forth, provided presentations, breakout sessions, and panel discussions to help participants improve how they assist others in encountering Christ and growing in faith.

The conference covered topics including evangelization, catechesis, worship, faith formation, youth ministry, communications, and parish leadership. Peter J. Ductrám, the diocese's senior director of Ministries, noted that the gathering demonstrated the vibrancy of the local Catholic community through shared meals, dialogue, and access to resources at exhibit venues.