A Half-Day Leadership Summit at Saint John’s Seminary

On-Demand Recordings Now Available

Unlock the full potential of parish life with recordings from our Half-Day Leadership Summit. In two recorded sessions, pastors, seasoned lay ministers, and parish business experts come together to share proven models and forward-looking strategies for building vibrant, mission-driven parish communities.

Whether you are clergy, staff, or a lay leader, these talks provide actionable insights into how we can faithfully and effectively lead side by side.

Session 1

New Models of Parish Temporal Administration

Giving our priests more time to teach and sanctify

Focus: Explore the evolution of parish administration, the challenges pastors face today, and how innovative models can free clergy to focus more fully on their pastoral mission.

Why it Matters: By rethinking structures and engaging lay leadership, parishes can strengthen both their pastoral vitality and their long-term sustainability.

Featured Speaker:
Kevin Kiley
Chancellor & CFO, Diocese of Fall River
With over 30 years of experience serving Catholic dioceses, Kevin brings unmatched expertise in strategic and operational leadership, parish administration, and financial stewardship.

Session 2

Stewardship & Sustainability

Integrating resources to transparently fund the mission

Focus: Learn how to align parish finances, volunteer talent, and major gifts in service of mission.

Why it Matters: Transparent, mission-centered stewardship builds trust, engages parishioners, and ensures long-term sustainability for parish life.

Featured Speaker:
Jared Cowell
Evangelization Consultant, Archdiocese of Boston
A seasoned parish leader with experience in discipleship, finance, and pastoral planning, Jared shares insights from both professional expertise and a deep personal commitment to parish renewal.