South Leadership Symposium Report
by David RameyOctober 3, 2006
Participants from the southern tier indicated that in the future there would be more diverse parish structures with sensitivity to cultural diversity. When asked to describe what inclusive pastoral behaviors included they most frequently mentioned multi-cultural awareness and inclusivity, the importance of teaching by example, and creating welcoming, inclusive, and inviting communities. When expressing their views on the needed welcoming behaviors of leadership, participants overwhelmingly defined these as personal efforts to create a genuinely open and welcoming environment with cultural sensitivity.
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