Catholic Mission Network
Supporting Anglo-Catholic parishes to renew mission, strengthen leadership, and welcome more children, young people and families
THE CATHOLIC MISSION NETWORK HELPS Anglo-Catholic parishes maximise their reach and grow their mission. On this page, you will find resources, training and support for mission and evangelism.
Missional challenge
Although attendance in Society parishes has declined more sharply than in the wider Church of England, this highlights a significant opportunity for renewal and growth. By building confidence in mission and evangelism, fostering a shared vision, strengthening collaboration and leadership, and investing in children, youth, and family work, parishes can develop a vibrant and sustainable future.
Missional opportunity
To rediscover joy and confidence in sharing the Gospel, nurturing new leaders, and inspiring young and old alike to encounter Christ in the Sacramental life of the Church.
Resource
Building on a successful pilot, the Catholic Mission Network (CMN) programme will equip Anglo-Catholic parishes for mission and evangelism by developing and growing regional clergy and laity groups, delivering training through trusted partners, and providing dedicated advice and support from missioner priests, underpinned by proven resources, best practice sharing, and communications.
This group has been incredibly valuable to me in my ministry…It has kept me focussed on the difficult tasks and
Existing CMN member priest.
helped me not become bogged down in the ‘nitty gritty’ of parish life, but rather to take a more strategic approach
to leadership and ministry.
Impact
Parishes involved in the Catholic Mission Network have experienced growth in their worshipping communities, including growth in the attendance of under 16s of 18%.
First steps
Membership of the Catholic Mission Network is open to all priests and deacons of the Society, and laity from traditional Anglo-Catholic parishes. If you are interested in participating in the programme, in the first instance contact your Society Bishop.
