The Catholic Church in the United States stands at a defining crossroads. Amid cultural shifts and declining participation, the Church faces both urgent challenges and extraordinary opportunities.
Embracing This Moment is Catholic Leadership Institute’s bold, five-year strategic response to renew the Church through transformative leadership. Catholic Leadership Institute envisions a vibrant, missionary Church led by confident, equipped, and joyful leaders.
40+%
of Catholic dioceses in the United States will receive a new bishop in the next decade.
A Vital Foundation for the Future
Catholic Leadership Institute believes the next five years will be pivotal for bold, transformative action and will start with episcopal leadership. Over 40% of Catholic dioceses in the United States will receive a new bishop in the next decade. This dramatic transition will affect most Catholic priests, deacons, religious, lay leaders, and parishioners throughout the country and will coincide with an ongoing evolution in the religious landscape in America.
For over 30 years, Catholic Leadership Institute has walked alongside bishops, priests, and lay leaders, offering data-driven, spiritually grounded support. Now, we are called to go further. Catholic Leadership Institute stands ready to guide the Church through these challenges, seizing the opportunity to lay a vital foundation for renewing priests and revitalizing parish communities.
The bold vision of Embracing This Moment is grounded in three key pillars that shape the future of Catholic leadership, serving as both the guide and the destination of our mission:
FORGE THE FUTURE
EMBOLDEN THE CLERGY
IGNITE THE PARISH
The Moment is Now
Imagine what’s possible when bishops are confident in their leadership, priests are energized for mission, dioceses have the tools they need, and parishes come alive with apostolic purpose. This isn’t just a vision — it’s a future we can build together.
This moment isn’t just for a few. It’s for the entire Church. And we need your help to bring it to fruition.
Will you lead with courage and partner with us, embracing this moment with your support? The Holy Spirit is moving across the Church in the United States calling leaders to step beyond comfort and bring others to Christ. Together, we can equip them to build thriving communities rooted in Jesus.
To learn more about how you can support this Moment, download Embracing This Moment and schedule a time to talk with a Mission Advancement representative.
