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Leadership Roundtable @leadershipround.bsky.social · 3d

“Transformative and lasting.” 💜

Dr. Barbara Anne Cusack captures what Leadership Roundtable has working towards for 20 years: helping Catholic institutions thrive through faith-filled leadership and effective management.

Here’s to building a stronger Church together. 🤝

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National Catholic Reporter @ncronline.bsky.social · 7d

Synodality, understood as a pilgrim journey, has helped me integrate my nursing service with faith in Jesus, the wounded healer.

How synodality strengthened my nursing ethics

I see every patient — with their illness and struggles to pay medical bills — as a fragment of the Divine.

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Leadership Roundtable @leadershipround.bsky.social · 7d

After years of decline, Gen Z is showing up to church more than any other generation. 🙌 In a time of record loneliness, young adults are seeking faith, purpose, and community. bit.ly/4gTBZqx

Leadership Roundtable @leadershipround.bsky.social · 10d

Pew Research confirms what the Church has long known: family upbringing is the strongest predictor of lifelong religious affiliation. Pope Leo urges us to promote dialogue and strengthen family life—because when families are supported, the whole Church thrives. substack.com/inbox/post/160...

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Leadership Roundtable @leadershipround.bsky.social · 23d

Check out these synodal leadership materials! We were honored to be a part of their creation along with other fantastic organizations.

Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · 23d

The Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) and RFC are excited to share materials that nourish and expand #synodality skills among our religious communities, ministries, parishes, and beyond. Take a look: relforcon.org/synodal-formation

Leadership Roundtable @leadershipround.bsky.social · 25d

In the past 5 years, we partnered with 4 dioceses to form 100+ Hispanic Catholic leaders through our Latino Pastoral Leaders Initiative. As Hispanic Heritage Month begins, we reaffirm our ongoing commitment to walk with Latino leaders on their leadership journey. 🤝

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RNS @rns.org · 25d

“I remain very hopeful and committed to bringing this bankruptcy to a conclusion that benefits the survivors of abuse,” said New Orleans Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond, who has resisted the chorus of survivors calling for his resignation.
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New Orleans Archdiocese agrees to $230 million settlement in clergy sex abuse case, attorneys say

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The agreement paves the way for a final resolution to yearslong negotiations amid a series of similar settlements from the Catholic Church.

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Leadership Roundtable @leadershipround.bsky.social · Sep 9

The Vatican recently gathered 1,000+ Catholic influencers, affirming their role as digital missionaries. Their impact has been credited with boosting Mass attendance and conversions, but leaders urge them to stay rooted in parish life and guided by pastoral teams. bit.ly/4mIGPZL

Leadership Roundtable @leadershipround.bsky.social · Sep 8

Amazing! Congratulations!

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National Catholic Reporter @ncronline.bsky.social · Sep 5

Archbishop Bernard Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis will lead a livestream of the rosary via the archdiocese's Facebook page. The prayer intention also includes an end to violence against children.

Sept. 5 rosary planned for Annunciation shooting victims, community amid 'heroic virtue'

The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis' Office for the Mission of Catholic Education has asked people to pray the rosary at 10 a.m. CT Sept. 5 for those affected by the Aug. 27 shooting at Annunc...

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Leadership Roundtable @leadershipround.bsky.social · Sep 5

AI use in the U.S. skyrocketed from 29% to 79% in 2 years. Pope Leo XIV, now on Time’s list of most influential people in AI, urges the Church to use AI prudently for evangelization — not fear it. bit.ly/4mIGPZL

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Pew Research Center @pewresearch.org · Sep 4

Many religious ‘nones’ around the world hold spiritual beliefs

Many Religious ‘Nones’ Around the World Hold Spiritual Beliefs

Many religious “nones,” which include atheists and agnostics, in 22 countries hold religious or spiritual beliefs, such as in an afterlife or something beyond the natural world.

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Leadership Roundtable @leadershipround.bsky.social · Sep 2

This September, we’re thrilled to welcome 2 online cohorts to Juntos Lideramos — a fellowship for Hispanic/Latino leadership formation! With support from Lilly Endowment, Inc., we’ve adapted the best of LPLI into an accessible virtual format, expanding a community of accompaniment and formation. 🤝

Leadership Roundtable @leadershipround.bsky.social · Aug 27

We are heartbroken by the news of the horrific shooting that occurred this morning at Annunciation Catholic School in southwest Minneapolis. Please join us in praying for the victims, families, teachers, parishioners, and school administrators.

Our Lady, Queen of Peace, pray for us.

National Catholic Reporter @ncronline.bsky.social · Aug 27

"These kids were literally praying," Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said. "It was the first week of school. They were in a church. They should be able to go to school or church without the risk of fear or violence." https://bit.ly/4fZGEqo

Minneapolis gunman, firing through church windows, kills 2 children

In the first week of school, gunfire erupted at Annunciation Catholic School in south Minneapolis. Massive police and federal response descends on neighborhood. The gunman was reported to be dead.

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Leadership Roundtable @leadershipround.bsky.social · Aug 27

Devastating and heartbreaking.

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Paulist Fathers @paulistfathers.bsky.social · Aug 27

We join all those in prayer at this moment for the victims of the shooting at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis, MN.

We pray as well for the injured and for the loved ones who are mourning.

God be with them.

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Leadership Roundtable @leadershipround.bsky.social · Aug 21

For two decades, Leadership Roundtable has supported Catholic leaders in carrying out the Church’s mission. Bishop W. Shawn McKnight, then bishop of Jefferson City, affirms that clergy and laity live their baptismal call fully when we lead together. 🤝

Leadership Roundtable @leadershipround.bsky.social · Aug 19

ICYMI: Our new Annual Report reflects on 20 years of renewal — and our vision for the next 20. We’re committed to lasting, systemic change rooted in leadership that sustains thriving communities. issuu.com/leadershiproundta...

2024 Leadership Roundtable Annual Report

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Leadership Roundtable @leadershipround.bsky.social · Aug 13

We’ve come a long way in 20 years — from building transparency and accountability to promoting co-responsibility in Church leadership.

But the work isn’t finished. Our commitment to the Church’s renewal continues. 💜

Leadership Roundtable @leadershipround.bsky.social · Aug 11

With fewer vocations and many priests nearing retirement, the Church faces a leadership shortage. The Thank A Priest initiative from the International Institute for Culture shares stories of integrity, courage, and service—helping to inspire vocations and rebuild trust.
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Taking on the Vocation Crisis & Restoring Public Perception of the Priesthood

The US Catholic Church is facing an urgent challenge: the number of priests is declining at an alarming rate. The number of active priests in the US has plummeted from 58,000 in 1970 to fewer than 35,000 today, even as the Catholic population grew by

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Leadership Roundtable @leadershipround.bsky.social · Aug 8

Last month, the Education Choice for Children Act became law, creating a national tax credit to support scholarships for faith-based education. Despite key compromises, it’s a historic opportunity — and Catholic educators must start preparing now for its 2027 rollout. bit.ly/3HnVkTk

Education Choice for Children Act

From our August 2025 First Fridays Newsletter

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Leadership Roundtable @leadershipround.bsky.social · Aug 7

As enforcement expands into churches and other sensitive spaces, Catholic leaders are calling for justice, compassion, and dignity for all. Read more on our Substack: bit.ly/4lBvVUt

Catholic Leaders' Response to Mass Deportation

From our August 2025 First Fridays Newsletter

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Religious Formation Conference @relforcon.bsky.social · Aug 6

We're thrilled to partner with the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) to offer the 𝑺𝒚𝒏𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒍 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆. Free & open to all, learn more: relforcon.org/synodal-formation

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Leadership Roundtable @leadershipround.bsky.social · Aug 6

Thriving ministries don’t happen by accident. They’re built on faith and effective leadership. 🙌

As Dr. Carolyn Woo says, investing in capacity empowers leaders and strengthens the Church’s mission. It’s what we’ve been committed to for 20 years and counting. 💜

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RNS @rns.org · Aug 6

Pope Leo XIV has addressed the opportunities and challenges of AI often, leading many to think he will write in an encyclical about its implications.

Pope Leo is focused on AI. What should his guidance offer the world?

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Leo XIV has addressed the opportunities and challenges of AI often, leading many to think he will write in an encyclical about its implications.

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