Pre-Symposium Papers

Disciplined Conversations, Faithful Practices
Maureen O'Brien is an Associate Professor of Theology and Director of Pastoral Ministry at Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  This article was originally published in Bert Roebben and Michael Warren (eds.), Religious Education as Practical Theology. Leuven: Peeters Press, 2001, pp. 273-306. Reprinted with permission.

A Theology of Authorization for Lay Ecclesial Ministry
Susan K. Wood is a Marquette University Professor of Systematic Theology, Ecclesiology, Ecumenism and Sacramental Theology.  She is also an Associate Editor of Pro Ecclesia and serves on the Editorial Advisory Board of Ecclesiology.

Authorization and Canon Law   (English)  (Spanish)
Fr. Paul Golden, CM, JCD, Vincentian Canonical Services.  Fr. Paul Golden has been a member of the Canon Law Society of America for over 30 years and was president of the organization in 1988-89.  He was recently awarded their highest honor, the Role of Law Award.

Raising Expectations in the Ministerial Workplace
Mr. Michael Brough is the Director of Planning and Member Services for the National Leadership Roundtable on Church Management (NLRCM).

Current Practices & Models of Lay Ecclesial Ministry Authorization: Reflections, Issues & Questions  (English)  (Spanish)
Charlotte McCorquodale, Ph.D. and Sean Reynolds, M.A. 
 
Charlotte McCorquodale received her Doctor of Philosophy degree from the School of Human Resource Education and Workforce Development at Louisiana State University. She serves as trainer and consultant for the development of lay ecclesial ministry for dioceses and organizations. She is currently President of the Board of Directors for Ministry Training Source, a nonprofit organization committed to the education and formation of lay ecclesial ministers.

Sean Reynolds has 30 years of ministry experience. He is the Director of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry. He has also been a board member of the USCCB Commission on Certification and Accreditation.  Sean has earned degrees in Theology and Organizational Development, and is currently working toward a D.Min.

 

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