May 24 - Updates to Youth Ministry Positions

Some changes in the youth ministry landscape that I wanted to share:

First, Shai LaFleur is moving to Butte. I’m incredibly grateful for all of the work and ministry she has done in Missoula - and beyond, and I am so grateful that she is staying in youth ministry when she returns to her hometown next year. She’ll be working in ministry city-wide, and I know that she’s looking to work with Butte Central, too.

That also means that there is a position open in Missoula. Fr. Kirby is probably the best person to contact with questions. Or, check out the Christ the King website for the job description: https://www.ctkmsla.com/

In Helena, Katie K. is taking over youth ministry responsibilities at the Cathedral. Again, I’m very excited to have her stay in the youth ministry community. I haven’t yet heard what the plan is for St. Mary’s, but I will share any updates with you once I have them.

Anaconda is in the process of hiring a new youth minister. I know that they’ve done some interviews over this last week, but I haven’t heard if anything was decided.

I also wanted to give a plug for Mandy Bell in Libby. She has been such a fantastic supporter of youth ministry. She reached out to me last week that she is hoping to organize a World Youth Day pilgrimage to Lisbon next year in the Summer of 2023. Mandy is still gathering details, but if you are interested reach out to her or you can contact me and I’ll get you connected with Mandy.

Otherwise, I don’t have any other updates, just some encouragement to get registered ASAP for our upcoming summer ministry opportunities. June and July are full of a variety of options. Legendary Lodge is a cornerstone of ministry experiences in our diocese, and we have built on top of it some truly unique programs that can enhance the faith of young people, speaking to them with different experiences. Please make sure that your young people and their families know about them. Find information at dohyouth.org/summerministry.

That’s it for this week. Please pray for me, pray for our bishop, and we will all pray for our young people.