On Being a Missionary Disciple

This summer, the Archdiocese of Hartford joined with dioceses from all over the United States for the first gathering of US Catholic leaders (clergy, lay and religious) in history. Twenty-six delegates of the Archdiocese of Hartford included three members of the OEEC: Sr. Mary Grace Walsh, Provost for Education, Evangelization and Catechesis; Miriam Hidalgo, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry; and Lisa Orchen, Director of Catechetical Initiatives.

The focus of the meeting was to “form leaders who will be equipped and re-energized to share the Gospel as missionary disciples.”*

But what does it actually mean to be a missionary disciple? Is it just for “religious” Catholics, or does that apply to me too?

We will explore these questions in upcoming blog posts.

*USCCB website: http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/get-involved/meetings-and-events/usccb-convocation-2017.cfm