Get to Know Your Clergy

Whether a priest or deacon has been at the parish for one year or twenty, many parishioners may still feel they don’t know him personally. Often, it’s only at a farewell or special celebration that people learn more about the clergy who serve them so faithfully.

To build stronger connections within the parish, invite your clergy to answer a few thoughtful questions. Their responses—ranging from favorite foods and hobbies to spiritual inspirations—can help parishioners engage more personally with those who lead them.

Consider sharing their answers in the bulletin, on social media, or at a reception for a birthday, ordination anniversary, or ministry milestone.