1 sponsorship a presentation for sisters of the holy family june 15, 2009
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SPONSORSHIP
A Presentation for Sisters of the Holy Family
June 15, 2009
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PURPOSES OF THE SESSION
To explore the concept of sponsorship
as SHF are currently exercising it and as it might be exercised in the future
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Defining sponsorship Sketching a history of the concept of
sponsorship Describing some structures of sponsorship Reflecting on the CSJ experience of moving to
new models of sponsorship Identifying challenges Offering resources Answering your questions
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What do you want to know?
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The Spirit of Vatican II
Be grounded in Gospel values Return to the spirit of the Founder Read the signs of the times
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He went around all of Galilee,
teaching in their synagogues,
proclaiming the Gospel of the kingdom,
and curing every disease and illness
among the people.
(Mt 4:23)
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Jesus went up the mountain and
summoned those whom he wanted
and they came to him.
He appointed twelve to be with him
and to be sent out to proclaim the Gospel
and to have power to cast out demons.
(Mark 3:13-15)
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Go and do likewise.
(Lk 10:37)
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The Mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph(1650)
The union of ourselves and all people (and creation) with God and one another in and through Christ Jesus (C#11)
To bring about this unity, we search out and undertake any spiritual and corporal work of mercy that may be within the power of the Congregation (C#13)
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17th Century Social Analysis
Divide the city,
Identify the ills there,
Work with others to alleviate them.
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Mother Bernard--1912
(She) brought to our California foundation the Congregation’s heritage of profound humility and cordial charity in all relationships. To this heritage, she contributed a pioneer spirit of bold faith, foresight, and flexibility as gifts for our mission. (C#10)
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Mission of Holy Family Sisters
To seek out and advocate
for the poor and needy,
especially families,
for the Kingdom of God
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SHF Vision Statement—c 1990
As Gleaners, we stand at the edge of society where Christ is encountered in
Word, Silence, and Action, where power of His Kingdom pushes out the
boundaries of our world.
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SHF Vision
We will be recognized by our simplicity of life and visible presence among the most abandoned.
Our mission as Gleaners will be to serve segments of the population who are
underserved by Church and social institutions.Our coming together as a community will be
typical of the gathering of disciples around Jesus. Thus, we are open to the power of the Spirit which unifies and empowers us with a
passion for mission.
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SHF Vision
The richness of our community life will be the result of our commitment to interact with one another and assume the responsibilities of active participation as we live our common faith and mission. This will be enhanced by our spirit of inclusiveness where individuals,
drawn by the charism, freely choose levels of participation where they live out their commitment as vowed members or
Associates.
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SHF Vision
Our position in the world as Gleaners calls our congregation and institutions to a larger social agenda. Toward that end we will network and
collaborate with other congregations, institutions, and others for the purpose of solidarity with, as well as advocacy for the
poor; impacting policy with Gospel values and promoting the values upon which we were
originally established.
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How I am using words
Mission: why we exist Ministry: any spiritual and corporal work
of mercy within the power of the Congregation
Works
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What do you mean
when you use
the word Sponsorship?
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Dictionary Definitions
Sponsor is one who presents a candidate for baptism or confirmation and undertakes responsibility for the person’s religious education or spiritual welfare
One who assumes responsibility for another person or thing
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Person or organization that pays for or plans and carries out a project
Person or organization that pays cost of radio or TV program
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Sponsorship connected with Ministry
“projects, programs and institutions for which the Sisters…are corporately
responsible”
~ Concilia Moran, RSM
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Support of, influence on, and
responsibility for a project, program or
institution which furthers the goals
of the sponsoring group
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Sponsoring group is publicly identified
with the project, program or institution
and makes certain resources
available to them.
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Canonical Definition
Relationship between religious congregations, their ministries, and the
Church. The sponsors hold these ministries in trust in the name of the
Church for the good of society.
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Distinction between What the Congregation or Community is
doing corporately Work of individual Sisters
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“Sponsorship” arosein a context
Fewer Sisters, fewer Sisters in historically all-Sister run ministries
Increased complexity of the ministries Changes in legal/civil structures Sisters starting up new ministries
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Catholic identity Relation to the Church Ministry / ministers Consistency of works with mission of the
Congregation Preparation of Sisters and others Relationship of Congregation with ministry Planning for future of ministry
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Sponsorship for SHF
What does
SHF sponsor?
How are your ministries structured to ensure the mission of the SHF?
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Ministry History
Congregational charism and mission Response to human needs Historical and ecclesial context Vision of an individual adopted by the
whole Decisions of elected leaders Invitation, desire and / or approval of
church leadership
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Kate Grant—Time Periods
Pre-1960s / pre-Vatican II Post Vatican II
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s And beyond
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Kate Grant--Elements
Governance Management Sponsorship Organization or structural relationships
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Kate Grant--Waves of Evolution
Family business Franchise Partnership Next generation
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Structures of Sponsorship
Support of, influence on, and responsibility for a project, program or institutions
which furthers the goals of the sponsoring group; public identification;
provision of resources
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Under the Congregation’s Civil Corporation
Education NETWORK CSD Bethany Ministry to eliminate trafficking
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Separately Incorporated
Sisters of St. Joseph Healthcare Foundation
Taller San Jose St. Joseph Health System St. Joseph Health Ministry (sponsor of
SJHS)
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CSJ Education NETWORK
Founded to continue commitment to education
Celebrating 20th Anniversary Sister Director; religious and lay staff Advisory board Operating expenses paid by
Congregation; small membership fee Evolution of services
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Center for Spiritual Development
Year-round retreat and conference center
Thirty years of service Sister Director; lay and religious staff Programs planned and presented by
staff Budget from Congregation, fees,
donations
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Bethany
Over ten years in operation; located in Motherhouse
Sister Director; religious and lay staff Advisory board–religious and lay 24/7 program Budget from Congregation, fees, grants
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General Council
Receives a Quarterly Operational and Financial report
Appoints a Council liaison for each of these ministries
Meets with the Sister Director at least annually
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Challenges
How much direction can / does Congregational leadership give?
How much development of ministry is based on vision of founding Sister and/ or the Sister Director?
What is the role of Congregational leadership in succession planning, strategic planning?
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How does the Leadership and Congregation determine level of financial support?
How is the program/Sister Directors evaluated?
What “power of placement” does Congregational Leadership have?
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Taller San Jose
Job Training Program for Youth 18-25, Santa Ana
Ten years+ service Sister Director recently transitioned to
Lay Director
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Fiduciary Board of Trustees Decreasing subsidy from Congregation,
relies on grants and donations Congregation has short list of reserved
rights Council liaison
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Sisters of St. Joseph Healthcare Foundation
Established with funds from charitable contribution
Almost 15 years Board of Trustees, staffed by Grants
Manager California Dept. of Corporations Congregation has reserved rights Council liaison
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St. Joseph Health System
Established in 1982 25+ years of service Lay CEO, lay and religious Trustees Hospitals, home health, physician
foundations
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St. Joseph Health System
Context Increasing complexity of healthcare Fewer Sisters, fewer Sisters in
institutional ministries Beginning to share responsibility with
laity
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St. Joseph Health System
Established to Structure the Congregation’s influence
on the ministry Intentionally and intensively share
responsibility for healthcare ministry with lay colleagues / co-ministers
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Corporate Member Reserved Rights / Responsibilities
Anything related to the Mission, Vision and Values
Selection, evaluation, termination of the System CEO
Appointment of Sister Trustees to the System and local ministry boards
Appointment of a majority of members to the System board–CSJs, other religious men and women
Acquisition and alienation of property
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Models of Sponsorship
Single Sponsor—corporate members Co/multi-sponsor Foundation PJP
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Public Juridic Person
Public Juridic Personality Church structure – similar to corporation
in civil law Authorized to act on behalf of the Church
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Canon Law
Authorizes PJPs–
dioceses, religious institutes and societies–
to function / to minister
in the name of the Church
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Canon Law recognizes
Ministry is Integral to institute’s nature Exercised by approval / mandate of
Church Carried out in communion with the
Church
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Meaning of PJP Today
Structures that include lay and religious
or laity alone
as sponsors of ministries
historically established, owned,
or operated by religious
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This structure “transfers” words from religious institute to another ecclesial entity
• Spiritual patrimony – charism, identity, purpose
• Economic patrimony – works of the apostolate; support of members; administration by treasurers, superiors and councils
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Transferring Governing Responsibility
Sale Separate civil incorporation with
reserved rights Transfer of canonical ownership through
creation of a new PJP
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St. Joseph Health Ministry
Has its own canonical identity–Pontifical Is responsible for Catholic healthcare
ministry Holds reserved rights previously held by
General Council Makes annual report to Rome
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Why Choose This Model?
Sustains the ministry as Catholic and not-for-profit
Provides for continuing role of Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange
Enlarges the role of lay co-ministers Primarily affects governance, not local
ministry operations
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Process
2001 Chapter mandate 12-month process of exploration and education Congregational affirmation Application to CICLSAL 2006 Approval from Rome Formation/selection of members 2008—Commissioning of members
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WARNING
When you have seen one PJP,
you have seen one PJP
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SJHS Structure
Orange CSJs, other men / women religious, lay men and women
Catholic Inaugural group–3 CSJs, 2 lay men 3-year terms, renewable 2 times (9 years
total) Participated in formation and
discernment process
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What This Means for SJHS
SJHM is corporate member of SJHS
SJHM exercises reserved rights previously held by CSJ elected leadership
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CSJ Reserved Rights vis-à-vis SJHM
Oversight of mission / vision / values of SJHM
Appointment of members of SJHM Approval of SJHM Formation Program Approval of transactions related to
disposition of stable patrimony Approval of merger or dissolution of
SJHM
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Functions of SJHM
Ensure Catholic identity is fully integrated into the daily operations
Managing Church assets Addressing all the “big issues” from
ecclesial and social context
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Identified Obstacles
Congregation and / or laity not letting go Transferring sponsorship too fast for
congregation and / or laity Acceptance of new sponsors in key
areas of influence
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St. Joseph Health Ministry
Is an organic development Is an expression of trust in lay leadership Is an opportunity for laity to lead Catholic
ministries
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Congregational Losses
Aspects of self-identity Visibility and source of new members Power of placement for ministry Sources of financial support
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Can you identify other losses?
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Congregational Gains
Ministry of sponsorship Ministry of lay ministry formation New relationships within and beyond the
Congregation New self-identity Freedom to explore new areas of
ministry
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Can you identify other gains?
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Formation
Boards Employees Senior Leaders Sponsors Donors
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Components of Formation Programs
Adult learning, theological reflection History of Church, religious life, ministry Mission/legacy/spirituality of founding
Congregation Introduction/fostering of spiritual
practices Communication skills Community Building
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Types of Formation Programs
One-day orientation SJHM Formation/Discernment Mission and Mentoring Center for Ministry Leadership Mentoring Retreats
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Gerald Arbuckle, SM suggests
It is a prophetic action to identify and bridge the gap between mission of Jesus and contemporary realities
Primary task of Church governance is to maintain order and unity based on sound doctrine
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Involves discernment of new pastoral initiatives
To be ministry of the Church requires Church approval and accountability
Never a “neat” formula for relationships between hierarchical and prophetic
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Everyone involved needs passionate commitment to mission of Jesus Christ, courage, patience, openness to workings of Holy Spirit
Requires formation
~ Gerald A. Arbuckle, SM, Ph.D.
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I will pour out a portion of my spirit
on all flesh.
Your young men and women
will see visions;
your old men and women
will dream dreams.
(Luke 2: 17-18)
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Sources Frank Morrisey, OMI Sharon Holland, IHM The Search for Identity: Canonical
Sponsorship of Catholic Healthcare, CHA, 1993
After We’re Gone, Kate Grant, 1998 Core Elements for Sponsorship: A Reflection
Guide, CHA, 2006 CSJ experience Other experience
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Session 2
Did you raise any questions during the
break or think of any comments you
would like to make?
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INTERVIEWS—Step 1
Each person is assigned one question Ask your question of one person, record
answers on recording sheet Respond to your partner’s question You will change partners 2-3 times
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INTERVIEWS—Step 2
Gather with those who asked the same question
Select a reporter Share the findings from responses Identify 2-3 themes to share with large
group
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INTERVIEWS—Step 3
Share responses in the large group
Submit written responses to facilitator
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EVALUATION--PERSONAL
How was I feeling as we began the day? How was I engaged during the day? How am I feeling as we end the day? What am I taking away from this
session?
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EVALUATION--GROUP
One word or phrase that expresses how the day was for you
One idea or question you are taking with you as you leave
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THANK YOU
…in everything we commend ourselvesas ministers of God, through much endurance,in afflictions, hardships, constraints,beatings, imprisonments, riots,labors, vigils, fasts;by purity, knowledge, patience, kindness,in the Holy Spirit, in unfeigned love, in truthful speech, the power of God…2 Cor 6: 4-6