In an effort to keep the Diocese of Trenton updated about the implementation of the Faith In Our Future Initiative,
The Monitor has crafted and in-depth report on how the culture of collaboration and cohorts has enriched parish life for many in the Diocese. Clergy, parish leaders and others share their perspectives on what this process has been like and how their communities have benefited.
The article reads:
When it comes to revitalizing and reorganizing the Diocese, Cohorts are staying true to the goals laid out by Faith in Our Future: strengthening parishes, new models of leadership, collaboration for evangelization, improving Hispanic ministry and stewardship.
Collaboration, many say, is key.
“We have spent a lot of time talking about the difference between cooperation and collaboration. There is a difference,” says Thomas Mullooly, Cohort 19 chairman. “When you cooperate on something, you and I can work together so that you can achieve a goal and I can achieve a goal. But when we collaborate, we’re working side by side to achieve one goal.”