Philadelphia Archeparchy Is Embarking on The Process of Creating Its Pastoral Plan

The reflection and dialogue started during the Archeparchial Sobors held throughout October 2019 – January 2021 when the delegates from different deaneries and parishes gathered together for offline and online meetings. They discussed the legacy, the present challenges, and the future of the Archeparchy. The Archeparchy invited volunteer сonsultants Guy Camarata and Chuck Newbecker. They have been previously working with the Ukrainian Catholic Education Foundation (Chicago), Ukrainian Catholic University (Lviv), the Patriarchal Curia of the Ukrainian Catholic Church (Lviv), as well as with other Church and non-profit organizations.

For three days (August 11-13), the Archepachy held a series of meetings to launch the process of planning. Archbishop Borys shared the general framework for UGCC 2030 Pastoral Development Strategy. Chuck and Guy shared their strategic planning methodology. Clergy, religious, laity of the Archeparchy, and representatives of different organizations participated in person and virtually.