Rebuilt: Awakening the Faithful, Reaching the Lost, and Making Church Matter
"I think it will be a bit of a barn burner when it comes out." --Rev. Michael Roach, Pastor of St. Bartholomew Roman Catholic Church, Manchester, MD"Father Michael White, whom I have known for many years, and his pastoral associate, Tom Corcoran, write with remarkable honesty and humor, telling us about what happened to them. Through trial and error, success and failure, and with some unexpected experiences along the way, they leanred a lot about parish life. But most of all, they learned to fall in love with their parish. . . . This is a book that takes the New Evangelization seriously. …If you love your parish, read this book." --From the Foreword byCardinal Timothy M. Dolan, Archbishop of New York"Rebuiltis an excellent resource for parishes seeking new ideas and a fresh approach to bringing the faithful closer to Christ in the third millennium." --Archbishop William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore"This story of Catholic parish renewal is a must-read for pastors and future pastors. It provides an amazing testimony to the transforming power of God's love when we say a generous yes to following Jesus in true discipleship, centered in word and sacrament." --Rev. John Horn, S.J., President-Rector of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, Archdiocese of St. Louis"This is an eminently practical how-to book by two ordinary parish leaders doing extraordinary work. They challenge us to learn from their experience of growing a healthy parish built on the radical call of Gospel hope, focused on making disciples, and committed to reaching the lost." --Theresa Rickard, O.P., Executive Director, Renew International"Vibrant parishes are essential if we are going to re-propose the genius of Catholicism to the people of our times.Rebuiltis much needed and well written. White and Corcoran are stunningly honest, insightful about the real problems facing parishes today, and passionate about helping your parish become the best version of itself." --Matthew Kelly, Author ofRediscover Catholicism"A must read for anyone serious about parish engagement, membership, and financial and spiritual growth. It should be required reading for pastors, new priests, and parish councils." --U.S. CatholicA must read for anyone serious about parish engagement, membership, and financial and spiritual growth. It should be required reading for pastors, new priests, and parish councils. --U.S. Catholic