Father John Betters, chair of the “Keeping the Faith” initiative, which is charged with creating a strategic plan for the future of Catholic elementary schools, released a video updating the group’s progress.
The initiative was launched by Bishop Edward Malesic in February with about 60 participants representing a cross section of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. The goal is to deliver a set of strategic recommendations to the bishop by mid-2022.
Father Betters said a series of listening sessions will take place in late fall and early winter to gather additional input.
At this time, he said the faithful are being asked to “enter the journey of reshaping, re-visioning how we do Catholic schools in our diocese with an open mind and heart.” Follow the group’s progress here and in a regular podcast “And be prepared to offer input beginning later this year and early next year,” he added.
Click on the video above to hear Father Betters’ complete message.