Parishes, Catholic schools and other Catholic organizations are invited to use the resources below, as they see fit, to communicate about various liturgical seasons, feasts, holidays, events and Archdiocesan initiatives.
Events & Announcements
Also simply referred to as Bulletin Announcements, this resource contains events and announcements from our local Church, including the Archdiocese and other parishes.
These are sent out weekly, along with Content Calendar updates, professional development and other resources via the This Week in Communications e-newsletter. If you are not currently receiving this and would like to, please request it through Mission Support.
2024 Content Calendar Graphics on Canva
Content Calendar Graphics for January – July 2024
Access editable graphics here on Canva for the first half of 2024
- Graphics above require a Canva account to access (free to registered nonprofits)
- Graphics may also be shared on these days from Archdiocesan Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts
- We welcome your feedback and ideas: Contact Mission Support
Content by the Month
Ongoing
May 2024
May 24-31 – National Eucharistic Pilgrimage: Marian Route
May 25 – Ordination to the Priesthood
May 27 – Source and Summit Eucharistic Procession
Special Initiatives
Flocknote Partners: Together on the Journey from Archbishop Hebda
- About the Flocknote partnership
- Launch kit
- Video landing page on Archdiocesan site
- RSS feed link for Archbishop’s Weekly Word newsletter (to add to websites)
- From Flocknote: Downloadable Signup Flyers, Launch Cards, and Graphics
Synod Evangelization
- Find small group information and materials on archspm.org/ect.
- Synod branding – Search keyword “Synod Branding” for Synod logos and graphics
- Pastoral Letter (Also: Share the Pastoral Letter Podcast by Archbishop Hebda!)
- Pray the Synod Evangelization Prayer (and share videos in English and Spanish)
National Eucharistic Revival
- National Eucharistic Pilgrimage: Marian route
- Bulletin announcements for National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
- More on the Eucharistic Revival
Pro-Life Initiatives
- Plus: See these editable pro-life graphics in Canva
Best Practices / Professional Development
Request “This Week in Communications” (via Mission Support)
From the Vatican Dicastery for Communication: “Towards Full Presence: A Pastoral Reflection on Engagement with Social Media”
Invitation to Join/Visit Parish
- Join us card for new residents (thanks to St. Joseph, Rosemount)
- Canva templates for churches (see non-profit membership info)
- Plan your visit example (thanks to Our Lady of Peace, Minneapolis)
- Connect card examples (from Church Marketing University)
