A Message of Encouragement

Julianne Stanz Joys and Frustrations

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Julianne Stanz shares a message of encouragement and thanks for those who minister in Catholic parishes. She says, “Never doubt that you have been called by God to minister at this time in the life of the world. He called you, because he knows that the world needs you and your gifts. Jesus is with you in everything that you do.”

Stanz is the author of Start with Jesus: How Everyday Disciples Will Renew the Church.

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Julianne Stanz is the Director of Outreach for Evangelization and Discipleship at Loyola Press and a consultant to the USCCB Committee on Catechesis and Evangelization. She served previously as Director of Discipleship and Leadership Development for the Diocese of Green Bay. Julianne infuses her talks, retreats, and seminars with humor, passion, and insights from her life in Ireland. A popular speaker, storyteller, and author, Julianne is married with three children and spends her time reading, writing, teaching, and collecting beach glass. She is the author of Start with Jesus: How Everyday Disciples Will Renew the Church, Developing Disciples of Christ, Braving the Thin Places, and co-author, with Joe Paprocki, of The Catechist’s Backpack.

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  1. Thank you for this beautiful message. I am preparing for a 500 people Zoom meeting and am getting nervous, but your message reminded me that I am doing it for God’s children with special needs to be welcomed into our parish communities. Thank yu for this gift.

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