web02.fireside.fm Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:58:27 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Shepherd's Voice with Archbishop George J. Lucas - Episodes Tagged with “Pastoral Planning” https://archomaha.fireside.fm/tags/pastoral%20planning Sat, 19 Jan 2019 09:00:00 -0600 This podcast brings you conversations with Most Rev. George J. Lucas, Archbishop of Omaha, as he shares his pastoral vision with the local Church: "One Church: Encountering Jesus, Equipping Disciples, and Living Mercy." en-us episodic Archdiocese of Omaha Archdiocese of Omaha This podcast brings you conversations with Most Rev. George J. Lucas, Archbishop of Omaha, as he shares his pastoral vision with the local Church: "One Church: Encountering Jesus, Equipping Disciples, and Living Mercy." no podcast, catholic bishop, archdiocese of omaha, shepherd's voice Archdiocese of Omaha communications@archomaha.org Episode 26: Planning for Mission, not Maintenance https://archomaha.fireside.fm/26 33ad64eb-5494-44ce-b6f3-b353c402d237 Sat, 19 Jan 2019 09:00:00 -0600 Archdiocese of Omaha 26 Planning for Mission, not Maintenance full Archdiocese of Omaha In several parts of archdiocese - both metro and rural - populations have shifted or are declining. We also know that the number of active priests will continue to decrease over the coming years. It is easy to fall into a defensive posture: "How will we protect what we have? How are we going to keep our parish open?” But that isn't the attitude of the Gospel, which is always missionary. 19:38 no In several parts of archdiocese - both metro and rural - populations have shifted or are declining. We also know that the number of active priests will continue to decrease over the coming years. It is easy to fall into a defensive posture: "How will we protect what we have? How are we going to keep our parish open?” But that isn't the attitude of the Gospel, which is always missionary. Jesus, church, mission, priests In several parts of archdiocese - both metro and rural - populations have shifted or are declining. We also know that the number of active priests will continue to decrease over the coming years. It is easy to fall into a defensive posture: "How will we protect what we have? How are we going to keep our parish open?”

But that isn't the attitude of the Gospel, which is always missionary.

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But that isn't the attitude of the Gospel, which is always missionary.

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