What Are Parish Partnerships?
Parish partnerships—also known as sister parishes or parish twinning—offer a powerful way to live out our Catholic faith in global solidarity
Parish Partnerships
Parish partnerships
These partnerships create meaningful relationships between parishes across different countries, allowing parishioners to:
— Visit and connect with their sister parish community
— Share faith, culture, and experiences with fellow Catholics
— Support each other in both joys and challenges
— Grow in missionary discipleship by fostering a global perspective
``A parish reaching beyond its own members and beyond national boundaries is a truly ‘Catholic’ parish.``
— U.S. Bishops, Called to Global Solidarity: International Challenges for U.S. Parishes (1997)
``The Church must step outside herself. To go where? To the outskirts of existence, whatever they may be, but she must step out.``
— Pope Francis, Pentecost Vigil Address (May 2013)
Explore our online resources or contact Janine Ricker to learn more about how your parish can embrace global solidarity through a sister parish partnership.
How the Center for Mission Supports Parish Partnerships
The Center for Mission provides:
— Guidance and training to help parishes establish and sustain strong partnerships
— Resources to foster healthy and mutually enriching relationships
— An annual Parish Partnership Conference to help parish leaders strengthen and enhance their sister parish ministry
— Step Outside Yourself and Serve
Explore our online resources or contact Janine Ricker to learn more about how your parish can embrace global solidarity through a sister parish partnership.