A new era with Catholic Ministry with Zach Rawson - September 2, 2025

In this episode of the Catholic Ministry Professionals, Jon speaks with Zach Rawson, the Director of Youth Ministry and Faith Formation for the Diocese of Winona, MN. They discuss the challenges and opportunities facing rural parishes as they transition to new leadership structures and groupings. Zach shares insights on innovative approaches to faith formation, the importance of empowering parents, and the hope for renewal in ministry through collaboration and community engagement.

Takeaways

• Rural parishes are facing significant changes, including groupings and shared leadership.

• Effective youth ministry requires collaboration among parish staff and community members.

• Empowering parents is crucial for the spiritual development of children.

• The church offers hope and healing through Jesus, especially for young people.

• Bishop Barron's vision emphasizes evangelization and increasing seminarian numbers.

• Real change often comes from small, intentional actions rather than large programs.

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You can listen to this episode on Tuesday, September 2nd at 3:20pm on Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM. You can also listen here.