The PARISH MISSION is a special moment of grace in the life of a parish. It might be a time to celebrate a parish milestone or anniversary. It might be a yearly event to prepare for the feasts of Christmas or Easter. Or it might be a special event to start off another academic year or a parish renewal program.

The Parish Mission begins with the homily at all the weekend Masses. The preacher shares the theme of the Mission with the congregation and invites them to attend. The Mission continues over 3 consecutive nights. Depending upon the type of liturgical service chosen for a specific night, the Parish Mission can last between 60 to 90 minutes.

We are pleased to have two excellent Parish Mission preachers available: Fr. Albert Haase, OFM, and Dr. Mary Amore.

Fr. Albert is a seasoned preacher who has developed an excellent reputation as a Parish Mission preacher in the Midwest. Fr. Albert has a variety of Parish Missions he has developed over the years, varying from 3 to 5 days. He is also willing to work with you to design a specific three-day Mission explaining the statues or windows in your church, or the spirituality of the patron saint of your parish. The possibilities are endless!

Dr. Amore is a published author and an engaging speaker, well-versed in preaching missions in the areas of liturgy and Eucharist. She holds a Doctor of Ministry Degree in Liturgy and a Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies from Catholic Theological Union, is married and the mother of two young adults. Dr. Amore offers a wide variety of topics, including her new Stewardship Mission, which culminates in a parish ministry fair.

If you are interested in booking a Parish Mission with Fr. Albert or Dr. Amore, or would like to request references of parishes where they have preached, contact Mayslake Ministries.