Christine Newkirk

Role in the Diocese:
 
The Director of Ecclesial Ministries & Diocesan Consultation helps articulate the Bishop's vision for Parish leadership throughout the Diocese and will work collaboratively with the Vicar for Clergy and Deans to provide consultation regarding matters of parish personnel advocacy, leadership development with particular emphasis on servant leadership, and issues requiring resolution and resourcing.

Duties & Responsibilities:  

• Parish Personnel Advocacy
• Professional Development Days
• Lay Ministry Enrichment
• Servant Leadership
• Training Workshops
• Diaconate Vocations
  • Inquiry Stage
  • Aspirancy Stage
  • Candidacy Stage
  • Diaconate Ordination
    

International Priests Support Duties:

• Assist Bishop in identifying international priests suitable for the Diocese of Superior
• Assist Bishop in identifying initial host priests for a new international priest’s arrival and for initial adjustment to the diocese
• Identifying parish staff and or local parish volunteers where the new international priest will be assigned, that can help take care of on-sight local paperwork, obtaining a social security number, obtaining a driver’s license (including practice driving) and other pertinent areas of initial adjustment and need
• Responsible for initial orientation for new international priests
• Available to conduct meetings with local parish groups (i.e. parish staff, council members and trustees) who will be served by an international priest for the first time --- affirming, understanding, support, etc.
• Supervise the International Priest Specialist
• Assist the International Priest Specialist with quarterly international priest gatherings and in-services
• Assist the Diocesan Immigration Attorney with any necessary updates for international priest documentation and new applications.