REPORTS from 67 parishes and eight deaneries across Brisbane archdiocese on the implementation of the Let Your Light Shine in 2004-2005 review “painted a picture of spiritual vitality that is encouraging”, Archbishop John Bathersby of Brisbane said.
Archdiocesan Pastoral Council chairman Peter Webb submitted a report to Archbishop Bathersby in April commending parishes and deaneries on their efforts to implement the Let Your Light Shine priorities for renewal and making recommendations to the archdiocese to further assist parish and deanery endeavours.
Let Your Light Shine is the primary source for articulating the future directions of the archdiocese arising from the Synod Promulgation in 2003 and for guiding the allocation of resources to be a vibrant and evangelising local Church.
“The reports indicated your comprehensive, faith-filled, energetic, and visionary attempt to address a number of issues associated with the Church in this archdiocese,” Archbishop Bathersby said in a letter addressed to parishes and deaneries.
The nine priorities of Let Your Light Shine are: Jesus, young people, liturgy, welcoming communities, pastoral leadership, small groups, daily life, communication and justice and welfare.
His letter and supporting materials to parishes and deaneries is available at http://www.bne.catholic.net.au/lyls
