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Outreach Tip for April
Public Visibility Matters
Be seen beyond Sunday.
Have a booth at local festivals.
Participate in parades.
Offer public prayers at civic events.
Sponsor a little league team.
Host a town hall discussion night.
Visibility builds credibility, which attracts.
Scholars Conference – The upcoming History and Archives 25th Anniversary Scholars Conference will be April 18, 2026 in person and via the Zoom platform. There is still time to register for this enlightening and informative conference! If you would like to attend, please register by emailing Rev. Father Jim Ploskonka at jploskonka62@gmail.com .
Mission and Evangelism Workshop – Attached is a registration form, pamphlet and cover letter for
the upcoming Mission and Evangelism Workshop to take place May 29 – 31 in Westfield, MA. This
year’s theme is Living In Faith Everyday. Good information will be shared regarding ideas for
reaching into the communities we serve. Even though the deadline is next month, please consider
registering as soon as possible if you would like to participate!
Clergy Conference and Retreat – This year’s diocesan Clergy Conference and Retreat will be May
18-20 at the Lindenwood Retreat Center near Plymouth, IN. All pastors and administrators are
strongly encouraged to attend, with a warm invitation extended to all deacons, reserve priests and
retired clergy. Registration materials will be sent very soon.
Men’s Spiritual Retreat – Attached is the registration form for this year’s national men’s spiritual
retreat being held at the Bishop Hodur Retreat and Recreation Center in Waymart, PA. We thank our
men for their consideration in participating in this uplifting event!
Convo – Attached is the registration form for this year’s Youth Convo with the theme Jesus Said
What? – The Parables and Teachings of Jesus. The Convo will take place August 3 – 7 in New
Hampshire and will be in a camp setting, the first time every for a national Convo! Please return
registration forms by May 1 to receive the early bird rate of $150. The fee after May 1 is $250.
Thank you for your consideration! Here is a promotional video link
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qztu3pzqdoa9x475hmv4g/2026_PNCC_Youth_Convo-Retreat_1
080p.mp4?rlkey=ly50gr8iz1n7aggazkb4ngwak&e=1&st=e2orzokh&dl=0
May We Celebrate our Risen Lord!
Very Rev. Charles Zawistowski
Administrator of the Western Diocese
Upcoming Events
Diocesan Clergy Conference and Retreat – May 18-20
National Mission and Evangelism Workshop – May 29 to 31
National Youth Convocation – August 3 to 7
General Synod – September 28 to 30