Diocesan vision update | Strategic plan released for Lee’s Summit and Blue Springs

In recent years, parts of eastern Jackson County have undergone tremendous growth, particularly in the communities of Lee’s Summit and Blue Springs. The parishes and schools in this region represent the greatest future population growth in our diocese.

Last February, Bishop Johnston initiated a strategic study to make sure that the parishes and diocese plan effectively to serve the needs of God’s people in this area. The process involved the leadership of parishes and schools at Our Lady of the Presentation Parish and School, Holy Spirit Parish, St. Margaret of Scotland Parish, St. John LaLande Parish and School, and St. Robert Bellarmine Parish as well as St. Michael the Archangel High School. The parish and school committees partnered with diocesan leadership and a professional consulting firm to formulate a strategic plan.

Over the course of six months, the committees reviewed community demographic projections and forecasts as well as parish data trends to determine a pastoral strategy which will lead to greater vitality for the future, accounting for the future availability of resources within the diocese.

Bishop Johnston announced the final plan Jan. 25 – 26, 2025, to the five parishes engaged in the strategic planning process.

The plan recommendations provide an opportunity for all the parishes and schools in Lee’s Summit and Blue Springs to collaborate in new ways and build on a new growth opportunity. Read the final plan, approved by Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr.: Pastoral and School Plan for Lee’s Summit and Blue Springs (PDF)

 

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