Bishop James Ruggieri explores what it truly means to be a missionary parish in 2025. Moving beyond the walls of buildings, he reflects on the parish as a living community of faith, called to proclaim the Gospel, foster encounters with Christ, and build the kingdom of God. Drawing on the teachings of Vatican II and Canon Law, Bishop Ruggieri challenges us to reclaim a vision of parish life centered on mission, communion, and service.

A full transcript can be found on our website at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/parish-center-mission-auspice-maria-ep-15-bishop-james-ruggieri

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