“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations.” – Matthew 28:19
Kenrick-Glennon Seminary opened the 2024-2025 year of formation with a two-day symposium on evangelization and pastoral accompaniment. Presenters from around the country shared their wisdom and expertise with the seminarians. The call to respond to the missionary mandate of the Church was contextualized for us within the content of priestly formation.
Our presenters included:
Dr. Mary Healy, Professor of Sacred Scripture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit and bestselling author and international speaker.
Dr. Healy presented on The Holy Spirit and Evangelization
Julianne Stanz, Director of Evangelization and Discipleship in the Diocese of Green Bay.
Julianne shared with us the importance of proclaiming the core message of Christ, repent and believe in the Gospel.
Jim Jansen, Director of the Parish Support Team for the Archdiocese of Omaha.
Jim’s focus helped the seminarians concretize evangelization within the mission of the parish.
Also presenting and moderating many of the sessions and small groups was Jen Ryan, Director of Pastoral Education here at Kenrick. Jen also spearheaded the development of all the parish case studies used during the symposium.
