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WHAT
Magnificent Diocese is a celebratory Catholic community whose mission is to spur bold Catholic leadership. We are passionate about growing Catholic schools and churches for the purpose of promoting Catholic, Christian principles and virtues in society. We seek to answer the call of the Great Commission and build God’s Holy Church for the benefit of our children and our children’s children. We are made up of clergy, religious and laity. Our initial focus is to inspire Catholics to increase their leadership influence by attending the Global Leadership Summit on August 4-5, 2022 in Rochester, NY.
Imagine…
vibrant churches with parishioners singing their hearts out,
and schools bustling with children.
“In the restoration and promotion of the sacred liturgy, this full and active participation by all the people is the aim to be considered before all else; for it is the primary and indispensable source from which the faithful are to derive the true Christian spirit…” (Sacrosanctum Concilium 14)
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WHY
When a leader gets better, everyone wins!
The goal of Magnificent Diocese is to marry 
the demonstrated successful leadership principles and strategies of the Global Leadership Summit with the local Catholic Church and its leaders: lay, religious and ordained. Yes, this means you! By implementing time-tested high-impact, high-capacity tools and leadership principles that deliver effective and meaningful results around the globe, we will grow fervent participation in our schools and parishes.
FAQs
Who sponsors the Global Leadership Summit?
The Global Leadership Network (formerly Willow Creek Association) is a non profit organization whose mission is to inspire and equip world-class leadership that ignites transformation. The Global Leadership Network sponsors the Global Leadership Summit and other training events which now occur in 135 countries including 500+ premier host sites in the United States of which we are one.
Why should I attend?
“Greatness is not a function of circumstance. Greatness is largely a matter of conscious choice and discipline!”
Jim Collins – NY Times Best-selling Author
Attending the Global Leadership Summit is a conscious act to be intentional about both your personal growth and your leadership skill-set for the benefit of others. Whether you are ordained, have made religious vows or are a lay-person, the world needs YOUR leadership ability. The more you invest in your leadership development, the more effective you will be at influencing others.
Is Magnificent Diocese an official organization of the Diocese of Rochester?
No. Magnificent Diocese is a movement of committed Catholics dedicated to building and supporting the diocese through proven time-tested leadership principles and practices. We believe that all Catholics can benefit from leadership development and that doing so enriches one’s personal life and ability to more effectively carry out the Church’s mission.
Are there Catholic parishes who host the Global Leadership Summit?
Yes! Catholic parishes began hosting the GLS in 2014. St. Vincent DePaul in Philadelphia was the first. Today, several dioceses in North America take advantage of the tremendous opportunity. Click here to learn about one such story with Fr. Jeff Lorig from the Archdiocese Omaha, Nebraska.
LINKS TO CHECK OUT
DynamicCatholic.com
(Ministry of Matthew Kelly)
ExultRochester.org
(Rochester Catholic Men’s Conference)
Drawing on the wisdom gleaned from thriving mega-churches and innovative business leaders while anchoring their vision in the Eucharistic center of Catholic faith, Fr. Michael White and lay associate Tom Corcoran present the compelling and inspiring story to how they brought their parish back to life.