The next diocesan MINISTRY DAY will take place
on Saturday, October 17, 2026
at St. Thomas Aquinas School in Louisville, Ohio.
The theme for the day is: “Rekindling Joy in Our Vocation”
(Even if you are newly engaged in your ministry, there is always deeper joy to “spark,” so please do not think this is only for those who might be fearing “burn out.” It is for all of us – priests, deacons, sisters/nun, brothers, married couples, engaged couples, and singles/widowed/divorced – we are ALL called to serve with the joy of the Risen Lord!)
Since this conference day only takes place every 2 – 3 years, it is worthwhile to plan to participate if possible. The planning committee, with representatives of nearly every diocesan office, has been busy working on details of the day for moths already.
Ministry Day will feature a keynote presentation, communal prayer, break-out workshops, lunch, and much more for those involved in almost every ministry in our parishes, schools and Catholic institutions in northeast Ohio.
Check for updates throughout the year. Registration will open in August.
WHO SHOULD GO TO MINISTRY DAY?
This mini-conference is for EVERY parish leader, catechist, ministry team member, liturgical minister and those interested in getting more involved.
Therefore, if you are involved with/do any of the following, we hope to see you on October 17:
- OCIA/Initiation team (working with those interested in becoming Catholic)
- Catholic school teacher
- Home and School leaders/Viking Club Committee/School Advisory Boards/Parent-Teacher Organization leaders
- Cantor/choir member/music ministry
- Lector
- Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
- Usher/Minister of Hospitality
- Parish New Members Welcoming Committee
- CCD/PSP/Faith Formation catechist/teacher/aid
- Social Justice committee
- Knights of Columbus
- Women’s Guild/club
- Sacramental Preparation Team
- Service Group Leader, St. Vincent de Paul. Catholic Charitie Liaison
- Pastoral Council Member/Inter-Parish Council
- Communications, website, social media, live-streaming coordinators
- Safe Environment Compliance Officers
- Archives/Historians
- Youth Ministry Teams
- Young Adult Ministry Teams
- Family Ministry Coordinators, Leaders for Mom or Dad groups
- Vocations teams
- ProLife leaders/Respect for all Human Life Coordinators
- Ministries for those with disabilities and special needs
- Bilingual Ministers for those who speak Spanish
If you are involved in something else not listed, call us to inquire, but there will likely be something for you at Ministry Day as well!
ABOUT THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Darcy Osby is the Director of Faith Formation at Saint Aidan Parish in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, where she leads baptism preparation, infant and toddler ministry, children’s faith formation, and OCIA. She has been serving in parish catechetical ministry for 14 years. Darcy has a Master of Divinity from the Catholic Theological Union, and is currently pursuing a certificate in Spiritual Direction through Loyola University of Chicago. She served as a consultant for Sadlier Publishing’s Christ in Us curriculum, was a regular contributor to Loyola Press’ blog Catechist’s Journey, and is the author of Liturgy Training Publications’ 2026 Sunday Prayers for Catechists. She is an associate with the Sisters of Mercy, and is a founding member of the Dorothea Project for promoting Catholic Social Teaching. She is married to Galen who is a brewer and a secular Franciscan. They have one amazing daughter, Brooke, who is 22 and joined their family through foster care when she was 14. Darcy’s happy place is sitting by the campfire at her family’s cabin with no cell phone reception and a beer.
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