Summary

Father Michael and Tom Corcoran discuss the early days at Church of the Nativity, the challenges they faced, and the birth of the Rebuilt Parish Movement. They emphasize the importance of hospitality and the catalyst that prompted them to start implementing changes. 

They also share key milestones in the evolution of Rebuilt Parish, including conferences and the impact of COVID-19. They discuss the future of Rebuilt Parish and their hopes for continued growth and influence. They highlight success stories from parishes they have helped and discuss the Rebuilt book series. They provide advice for parishes seeking renewal and how to partner with Rebuilt Parish.

Takeaways

• Hospitality is a key aspect of parish renewal and creating a welcoming environment.

Chapters

00:00 - Early Days at Church of the Nativity

00:26 - Challenges and the Birth of the Rebuilt Parish Movement

01:30 - The Importance of Hospitality

04:00 - Staffing Challenges in Catholic Churches

05:19 - Implementing Changes and the Vision for Renewal

07:28 - Evolution of Rebuilt Parish and Key Milestones

09:18 - Strategies for Revitalizing Parish Communities

16:36 - Formalizing Rebuilt as a Nonprofit Organization

22:48 - Favorite Success Stories

26:16 - The Rebuilt Book Series

29:32 - Partnership with Rebuilt Parish and Starting the Journey

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