In an effort to explain the plan of the Archdiocese around what are being called, HUBS, I’d like to share the Frequently Asked Questions found on the website Trustandhope.org this is the last set of questions.
7. How will locations of Missionary Hubs be decided? The goal is for communities to learn about the initiative, prayerfully discern their involvement, and express their desire and willingness to participate in the outlined expectations. Once interest and this feedback is gathered, the Archbishop and other leaders within our local Church will confer with parish leadership. Following the completion of that process, parishes will be selected to serve as missionary hubs over time.
8. If my parish is not where a hub is planted, what happens? Your parish will continue to serve the mission of the Church in your area. The hope is that stable and growing parishes will maintain their progress. Each parish is invited to participate in the activities of the Missionary Hub, as the Hub will operate across parish lines.
9. How are we going to pay for this? The Missionary Hubs will be primarily subsidized by private philanthropic funding secured over time and hopefully endowed for long-term sustainability.
10. What is a pastoral change of heart? When the Archbishop speaks of a pastoral change of heart, he is speaking about the lifelong mission of every follower of Jesus to constantly reflect on ways we need to orient our lives toward Jesus and His Great Commission. That journey involves prayer, study, and a constant examination of conscience about who we are and if we are truly sharing the compassionate love of Christ with each other to the best of our ability.
Fr. Devlin