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INTRODUCTION
When he arrived as Bishop of East Anglia in March 2003, Bishop Michael immediately set about a series of consultations about what were perceived to be the key priorities for our diocese over the next few years. On 26th March 2003, just a week after his ordination, the Diocesan College of Consultors (the seven Deans and five other priests), rooted in their long and varied experience of the diocese, gave the following ten priorities, all within the setting of the Lord’s call to grow together in holiness, in faith and in love: - the evangelisation of East Anglia: where is the Catholic Church in all this?
- becoming more outward looking (e.g. through overseas links)
- the formation of lay people for fuller participation and collaborative ministry, partly to help us face an imminent future with fewer priests, but much more importantly to enable lay people to play their full part in the life and mission of the Church
- better catechesis and adult education
- a review of parish, deanery and diocesan structures
- the welfare and ongoing formation of our priests and deacons
- a more pro-active approach to vocations promotion, with greater focus in both parish and school
- a renewed diocesan youth service, with a higher profile given to young people
- moving towards financial stability in order to resource our future together
- a review of the Schools Commission and Religious Education Commission
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