What the Bishops Are Saying About Why Catholic?

“There is no such thing as ‘maintenance-ministry’ today. We either must listen to the Lord's directive, "Set out into the deep," or diminish. One of the most dynamic ways to build up your faith community is through small groups, and Why Catholic? is a small-group initiative, specifically designed by RENEW International."

-Most Rev. Joseph W. Estabrook, Vicar for the East Coast Vicariate

"I write as a “witness” to the results of “WHY CATHOLIC?” programs conducted recently throughout the multiple Unites States military Catholic communities located in the Country of the Republic of South Korea. Beyond our expectations, we experienced and are experiencing growth in the number of our lay involvements and a truly renewed purpose of ministry has evolved that continues even after three years has passed since we initiated the “WHY CATHOLIC?” model of ministry development. A rich, bible-based, sound theology driven of which is all supported by the CATHECISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH – our Catholic communities were strengthened and truly renewed. I thank you for your gift of ministry shared with our military families!"

-Most Rev. F. Richard Spencer, Vicar for the European and Asian Vicariates