Project Wellspring seeks to form disciples who are enthused and inspired by our common vision.
This will become the centre piece of all our prayer, missionary outreach and pastoral activity.
Imagine a Church:
- Fully alive with committed witnesses to the great commission to “go make disciples of all nations” (Mt28.19)
- Filled with engaged Christians whose “hearts burn within them”, having encountered the presence of God in their lives (Lk 24)
- Where all - regardless of background - are invited, welcomed and heard. Where their dignity as children of God, created in his image and likeness, is always recognised (1 Jn3.2); Genesis (1.27).
- Where young people live and share their deep love for the Gospel
- In which Sunday Mass and the vibrant celebration of Sacraments are a foretaste of the wonder of heaven for all – old, young, regular parishioners and guests
- That looks beyond our Church buildings to share the “the joys and hopes, the griefs and the anxieties of all people, especially the poor”; bringing the healing love of Jesus Christ “until the end of time” (Mt28.20)
Parish Renewal
Five Key Mission to Transform Our Parishes:
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Statement from Bishop Toal on Project Wellspring
I am pleased to announce that we have very recently launched a new renewal project entitled Wellspring which seeks to equip the Diocese of Motherwell for growth over the next 10 years.
The primary focus of this new project will be to renew and re-energise our missions by setting-out a simple Gospel-centered vision and a fresh, new pastoral plan. It will also include a strategy for property and finance management.
We are already engaged in the early stages of planning with the clergy, supported by a small team of unpaid lay professionals who will manage the process with us. The discussion phases will very soon engage parishes and laity so that we can all contribute to the important work of preparing for the future. I expect to engage the entire diocesan community, young and old, as we move into 2024.
I am excited at the prospect of setting a new course as we look ahead with confidence to the next 10 years of mission in our diocese. Please pray that Wellspring will indeed be a great gift that renews and strengthens our bonds with the Lord and His Church. Pray, too, that it inspires our sisters and brothers who have distanced themselves to re-engage with the regular practice of our Catholic Faith.
May Our Lady of Good Aid, our patroness and Mother, crown our work with her grace.
Bishop Toal
