Speaking to 16,000 teens, Pope Leo warned not to outsource thinking to AI, adding, "Don’t ask it to do your homework." religionnews.com/2025/11/21/a...

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Best practices aren't just good for management. They're essential for the future of the Church. We’re working to instill best practices in finances and management in all aspects of Church leadership. Your gift supports this work. #GivingTuesday 100% MATCH: ACTIVE. ⏰ bit.ly/44ytNa3

100 million+ Americans depend on Catholic institutions annually to survive. Effective mission demands strong leadership. Your gift = DOUBLED impact. 3 days until #GivingTuesday 🔥 Make your gift today: bit.ly/44ytNa3

𝑹𝑬𝑴𝑨𝑹𝑲𝑨𝑩𝑳𝑬: Young adults 18-29 are now the MOST engaged generation in the Church—a complete reversal from 20 years ago. Their engagement is strong but fragile. Help us keep them engaged in the faith by making a gift today: bit.ly/44ytNa3 #GivingTuesday

All of us at Leadership Roundtable wish you and yours a blessed, healthy, and happy Thanksgiving. We are grateful for all of those who have journeyed alongside us over the past 20 years. "In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus." -1 Thessalonians 5:18

77% of Catholics—across ALL ages and ideologies—say transparent, accountable leadership is a TOP priority for the Church's future. This is our mandate. This is our moment. 100% Match unlocked. Will you support our mission?: bit.ly/44ytNa3 #GivingTuesday

The next 20 years of Catholic renewal start now. Every gift this Giving Tuesday will be MATCHED dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000. Are you in? bit.ly/44ytNa3 #GivingTuesday #CatholicLeadership

Synodality in action: young adults want to be heard. Host listening sessions, integrate insights into parish planning, and build trust through dialogue. #Synodality #ChurchRenewal #ParishLeadership #CoResponsibility #YoungAdultMinistry Read more: bit.ly/4psEHWX

During Francis' papacy, synodality, with its emphasis on dialogue as a way of making church decisions, was the focus of a three-year-long process of listening to lay Catholics about their concerns with the church. religionnews.com/2025/11/18/u...

Young adults are now the most engaged generation in parish life—but 33% consider leaving. Diocesan leaders can help maintain their engagement by including them in leadership and more. Read more! bit.ly/3LQZtkz #CatholicLeadership #CoResponsibility #YoungAdultEngagement #ChurchRenewal

In his first speech from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, the newly elected Pope Leo XIV took the opportunity to endorse synodality. With Leo’s backing, Catholic leaders in the pope’s home country have wasted no time in implementing its practical applications. religionnews.com/2025/11/18/u...

20 years ago, our founder Geoff had a bold vision: a stronger, more transparent Church supported by lay leadership. Thank you, Geoff, for having the faith and the commitment to bring it to life. Our Church wouldn't be on a path of renewal without lay leaders like you! vimeo.com/1131903971?f...

Catholics under 45—those who give most consistently—also express the strongest concern about how their donations are used, with many worrying their gifts could go toward legal fees or abuse settlements. Trust in stewardship begins with transparency. bit.ly/3WA1Iej 

Young adults (18–29) report giving to their parish more than any other generation. 34% give weekly and 29% give monthly—the highest across all age groups. A hopeful sign of generosity and connection among the next generation. bit.ly/3WA1Iej 

60% of Catholics believe abuse allegations have declined, yet 53% think abusers remain protected—even though 77% of dioceses report zero new credible allegations. Closing the gap takes transparency and honest communication. https://bit.ly/3WA1Iej 

Our 2025 survey shows trust in Church leadership is strongest at the parish level—77% of Catholics trust their pastor and clergy, and 79% trust parish staff and volunteers to protect children and vulnerable persons. Trust is built locally. bit.ly/3WA1Iej 

Our 2025 survey finds most Catholic parents say their children are baptized and active in sacramental prep. Nearly a third, however, are only partially engaged — highlighting the need to better support families in nurturing faith and connection. bit.ly/3WA1Iej 

Our 2025 survey shows that among the disengaged, young adults are the most open to returning to the Church—if they feel welcomed and connected. There’s important work ahead for Church leaders to foster belonging and create meaningful pathways for renewed engagement. bit.ly/3WA1Iej  

Just over half of U.S. Catholics (51%) are active in parish life, and young adults (18–29) show the highest engagement (72%). But sustaining that involvement will take trust, belonging, and shared leadership. bit.ly/3WA1Iej 

20 years later, our hope for the Church’s future is as strong as ever. Thank you to all who continue building a more transparent, accountable, and collaborative Church. 💜

Data from Catholic University of America and our 2025 survey reveal a clear pattern: priests and parishioners trust the leaders they know personally more than the institutions that lead them. Renewing trust starts with transparency, accountability & genuine connection. https://bit.ly/4nKoxXN

In honor of the late Fr. J. Donald Monan, SJ, we awarded a special Monan Medal to His Eminence, Timothy Cardinal Dolan, for his commitment to elevating lay leaders and to co-responsible governance. Congratulations Cardinal Dolan!

Transparency leads to giving. Our new survey shows 61% of Catholics—and 75% of YA—say they’d give more if the Church were more transparent. https://bit.ly/3WA1Iej

Each year, the Catholic Church serves 100M Americans through education, healthcare, disaster relief & social services. As trust in civic institutions declines, more Catholics now trust the Church than government, media, or schools—a sign of renewal. bit.ly/3WA1Iej 

After the abuse crisis came to light, trust in the Church fell 45%. 20 years later, our new survey shows a positive shift, but trust remains fragile. Rebuilding trust takes transparent, accountable leadership and shared responsibility. bit.ly/3WA1Iej 

From releasing our new survey to celebrating 20 years of Leadership Roundtable, it’s been a full and inspiring few weeks. See the highlights in our latest newsletter: bit.ly/4nKoxXN

YA Catholics are both highly-engaged and think of leaving the Church. Engaged today doesn't mean engaged tomorrow. To keep young leaders active, the Church must create welcoming spaces and build transparent, accountable structures. bit.ly/3WA1Iej 

Young Catholics 18-29 are now the MOST engaged generation—65% attend Mass monthly, vs. 42% of those 65+. A complete reversal from 2003. leadershiproundtable.org/su...

Thank you for celebrating 20 years with us! Thursday night was extraordinary — thank you to everyone who joined us, in person and in spirit. For two decades we’ve worked alongside Church leaders to build a culture of trust, transparency, and co-responsibility. Here’s to the next 20 years! 💜

To gauge #CatholicChurch progress restoring trust and building a transparent, co-responsible, and accountable leadership culture, we surveyed 3,000+ Catholics. Out now: full report! Results reveal a moment of great hope—Catholics are engaged and local trust is strong. bit.ly/3WA1Iej

The report found that the Vatican office for evangelization, which oversees the church in developing nations, has not implemented measures to report abuse cases. religionnews.com/2025/10/16/v...

Our Board Co-Chair, Elizabeth McCaul, will be the newest member of the Board of Superintendence for the Vatican Bank. Having a Co-Chair who lives the principles at the heart of our mission and vision for the Church is both a gift and an inspiration. Congratulations! bit.ly/4hnYsfp

Pope Leo XIV traveled 23 miles by car to board the "Bel Espoir" sailboat and speak to the crew about peacemaking.

The Vatican's child protection board said Thursday (Oct. 16) the Catholic Church has a moral obligation to help victims of clergy sexual abuse heal, and identified financial reparations and adequate sanctions for abusers and their enablers as essential remedies.

The Syro-Malabar Church came close to schism over which way the priest should face during Mass, but through dialogue and discernment found common ground. This is sinodality in action. bit.ly/4q6CaCV

Many in our communities carry invisible wounds. During #CatholicMentalHealthWeek, the Church invites us to Pray, Learn & Act — offering presence, listening & hope to those who in need. 💜 Learn more about what dioceses are doing to support their communities bit.ly/3W51U4Z

“Transformative and lasting.” 💜 Dr. Barbara Anne Cusack captures what Leadership Roundtable has working towards for 20 years: helping Catholic institutions thrive through faith-filled leadership and effective management. Here’s to building a stronger Church together. 🤝

Synodality, understood as a pilgrim journey, has helped me integrate my nursing service with faith in Jesus, the wounded healer.

After years of decline, Gen Z is showing up to church more than any other generation. 🙌 In a time of record loneliness, young adults are seeking faith, purpose, and community. bit.ly/4gTBZqx

Pew Research confirms what the Church has long known: family upbringing is the strongest predictor of lifelong religious affiliation. Pope Leo urges us to promote dialogue and strengthen family life—because when families are supported, the whole Church thrives. substack.com/inbox/post/160...

Check out these synodal leadership materials! We were honored to be a part of their creation along with other fantastic organizations.

In the past 5 years, we partnered with 4 dioceses to form 100+ Hispanic Catholic leaders through our Latino Pastoral Leaders Initiative. As Hispanic Heritage Month begins, we reaffirm our ongoing commitment to walk with Latino leaders on their leadership journey. 🤝

“I remain very hopeful and committed to bringing this bankruptcy to a conclusion that benefits the survivors of abuse,” said New Orleans Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond, who has resisted the chorus of survivors calling for his resignation. religionnews.com/2025/09/09/n...

The Vatican recently gathered 1,000+ Catholic influencers, affirming their role as digital missionaries. Their impact has been credited with boosting Mass attendance and conversions, but leaders urge them to stay rooted in parish life and guided by pastoral teams. bit.ly/4mIGPZL

Archbishop Bernard Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis will lead a livestream of the rosary via the archdiocese's Facebook page. The prayer intention also includes an end to violence against children.

AI use in the U.S. skyrocketed from 29% to 79% in 2 years. Pope Leo XIV, now on Time’s list of most influential people in AI, urges the Church to use AI prudently for evangelization — not fear it. bit.ly/4mIGPZL

Many religious ‘nones’ around the world hold spiritual beliefs

This September, we’re thrilled to welcome 2 online cohorts to Juntos Lideramos — a fellowship for Hispanic/Latino leadership formation! With support from Lilly Endowment, Inc., we’ve adapted the best of LPLI into an accessible virtual format, expanding a community of accompaniment and formation. 🤝

We are heartbroken by the news of the horrific shooting that occurred this morning at Annunciation Catholic School in southwest Minneapolis. Please join us in praying for the victims, families, teachers, parishioners, and school administrators. Our Lady, Queen of Peace, pray for us.