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133. COVID-19’s Impact on U.S. Catholic Parish Giving

March 12, 2023March 12, 2023 Jim Friend 389 Views 0 Comments Featured Podcast

A partnership between ACS Technologies and Villanova University’s Center for Church Management in the Villanova School of Business examined the

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The Four Ways Forward, Becoming an Apostolic Parish in a Post-Christian World
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130. The Four Ways Forward, Becoming an Apostolic Parish in a Post-Christian World

January 29, 2023January 29, 2023 Jim Friend 708 Views 0 Comments Featured Podcast

An increasingly post-Christian world is forcing parishes to re-envision how they “make disciples of all nations” (Mt 28:19). Jim Friend

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Renee Underwood on Planned Giving
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122. Renee Underwood, C.F.R.E. on Planned Giving

September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 Jim Friend 819 Views 0 Comments Featured Podcast

We are currently experiencing the “Great Transfer of Wealth,” and over the next few decades, financial experts predict that between

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Catholic Leadership for Civil Society
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120. Catholic Leadership for Civil Society

June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 Jim Friend 1019 Views 0 Comments Featured Podcast

Cristofer Pereyra and Erin Monnin have authored the new book, Catholic Leadership for Civil Society, to provide a guide to authentic

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Vinea Research
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119. NEW RESEARCH STUDY: Covid’s Impact on U.S. Catholics

June 13, 2022June 13, 2022 Jim Friend 1211 Views 0 Comments Featured Podcast

In late February, Vinea Research administered an online survey to a sample of more than 1,500 self-identified Catholics who went

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Catholic Philanthropy Roundtable
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117. Catholic Philanthropy Roundtable

May 9, 2022May 10, 2022 Jim Friend 1445 Views 0 Comments Featured Podcast

Are you looking for some expert Development advice as you begin your planning for the next fiscal year? Join us

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109. Fr. Michael Zimmerman – Scivias

November 15, 2021November 15, 2021 Jim Friend 2122 Views 0 Comments Featured Podcast

In celebration of Vocation Awareness Week, Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend invited Fr. Michael Zimmerman, who currently serves as assistant

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The Permanent Diaconate
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105. The Ministry of the Permanent Diaconate

October 19, 2021October 19, 2021 Jim Friend 1478 Views 0 Comments Featured Podcast

The Permanent Diaconate is a vital support to parish ministry. The Church calls men to serve as Ordained Deacons to

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Fr. Christopher Walsh
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104. Fr. Christopher Walsh – Overcoming Racism

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 Jim Friend 1935 Views 0 Comments Featured Podcast

Father Christopher Walsh, Pastor of Saint Raymond of Penafort Catholic Church, in Philadelphia joins this week’s podcast to discuss identifying

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How Do We Bring them Back?
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101. How Do We Bring them Back?

September 19, 2021September 19, 2021 Jim Friend 2068 Views 0 Comments Featured Podcast

In December 2020, Dan Cellucci, CEO of the Catholic Leadership Institute, offered a compelling talk entitled “What If They Don’t

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The Voice of the Bridegroom
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100. The Voice of the Bridegroom

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 Jim Friend 1790 Views 0 Comments Featured Podcast

Join Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend as we celebrate the 100th Episode of Advancing Our Church with his special guest,

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Return Home to the Eucharist
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97. Return Home To The Eucharist

June 15, 2021June 15, 2021 Jim Friend 2558 Views 0 Comments Featured Podcast

Join Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend and cohost, Anna Vallez, for a panel discussion with three pastors who share their

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Cande de Leon, Heart of the Mission
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90. Cande de Leon, “The Heart of the Mission”

March 8, 2021March 8, 2021 Jim Friend 3052 Views 0 Comments Featured Podcast

Today’s Show Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend talks with Cande de Leon, Executive Director of the Office for Mission Advancement

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Bishop Bejarano & Deacon Reyes
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89. Guiding and Strengthening California Catholics

March 2, 2021March 8, 2021 Jim Friend 2999 Views 0 Comments Featured Podcast

Today’s Show Advancing Our Church visits the beautiful state of California again this week through a conversation with the Most

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Faith and Fundraising 2021
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87. Faith and Fundraising in 2021

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 Jim Friend 2409 Views 0 Comments Featured Podcast

Today’s Show: 2020 forced us to reimagine many of our longstanding fundraising best practices, from major gifts to direct marketing

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Heroic Priests
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81. Heroic Priests – Engaging Young People

December 23, 2020December 23, 2020 Jim Friend 2495 Views 0 Comments Featured Podcast

On Today’s Show Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend, Anna Vallez and Fred Roberts talk with Fr. Anthony Mongiello and Fr.

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2020 Christmas
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78. Our 2020 Parish Christmas Experience

November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 Jim Friend 2630 Views 0 Comments Featured Podcast

Today’s Show The Christmas Mass is a joyous time that will require special care and preparation this year as will

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Transforming Parish Communities
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77. Transforming Parish Communities

November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 Jim Friend 2697 Views 0 Comments

Today’s Show How do we transform our parish communities in the season of Advent? What would it take for our

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Going Virtual with Parish Activities
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76. Going Virtual with Parish Activities

November 11, 2020November 11, 2020 Jim Friend 2306 Views 0 Comments Featured Podcast

Think twice before canceling that special parish event or activity! Parish and diocesan events/activities can not only raise money, but

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Advancing Our Parish Communities
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75. Advancing Our Parishes Through Challenging Times

November 4, 2020November 4, 2020 Jim Friend 2388 Views 0 Comments Featured Podcast

Today’s Show On today’s show, we replay the October 27, 2020 webinar panel discussion called Advancing Our Parishes Through Challenging

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