Elephants in the Living Room

St. Blase Parish | May 20, 2025 | 1 PM

Navigating the Barque of Peter:

Reflections on the State of the Church Today And a Look into the Future

with Sr. Christine Schenk, SCJ

“Today we are witnessing a decline in church attendance as well as an extreme shortage of ordained ministers. Where is the Church heading?” Sr. Christine Schenk, SCJ “…will share with us personal reflections on the state of the Church today, and a look into the future.

Sr. Christine Schenk is the co-founder of FutureChurch, whose efforts call the Church to reform and renewal that provides all Catholics the opportunity to participate fully in Church life, especially by expanding its leadership beyond the present requirement of male celibacy.

A light lunch will be served at noon. Please RSVP with Fr. Tom Lumpkin at lumpkinthomas433@gmail.com or at(313) 265-7271 if you would like to have lunch.”