Divine Renovation Ministry

After Covid, attendance at Our Lady of the Assumption dropped by half. It would have been easy to focus on what was lost. Instead, they asked a different question: 👉 Who is God calling us to become now? What followed wasn’t reinvention — but renewal. Read how this Liverpool parish is rediscovering its missionary identity. 👇 vist.ly/4vk5x

“Joseph is the man who has given to God the greatest proof of his trust in all of history.” — Pope Benedict XVI St. Joseph shows us that mission begins with trust and fidelity to God's will. He received Jesus, protected Jesus, and made space for God’s plan to unfold — without needing to see the outcome. On this Solemnity, we ask for the same courage to trust. St. Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church, pray for us. 🙏

In the Netherlands this week speaking at a parish renewal conference with 750 leaders. It’s amazing what is happening here. Pray for us. Below is a picture of Divine Renovation’s three keys, but split up.

Getting ready to give my talk on parish evangelization. Please pray.

The Missionary Parish Conference begins tomorrow in the Netherlands 🇳🇱 Hundreds of parish leaders from across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany are gathering to explore what it means to become truly missionary parishes. Join via livestream and watch the sessions over at 👉 @demissionaireparochie2654/streams" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@demissionaire… 📷: Ramon Mangold

He came looking for sacraments for his son. He found a community — and a mission. Through Alpha, leadership, and saying “yes” to serving, Adam’s view of parish life changed completely. “Playing a small part in a much bigger thing is very rewarding.” #DivineRenovation #TryAlpha

“We couldn’t just adjust programs. We needed clarity about who we are and why we exist.” At St. Joseph in Placentia, CA, that clarity is taking shape in one shared purpose: evangelization. divinerenovation.org/blog/one-commo…

After a season of prayerful discernment and a robust executive search and hiring process, we’re grateful to welcome Brett Powell as the new CEO of Divine Renovation.   Read the announcement: divinerenovation.org/blog/welcoming…

This February, Divine Renovation and Encounter Ministries invite priests in the UK to step into an afternoon of prayer, encouragement, and Spirit-led renewal. Encounter has accompanied hundreds of priests worldwide — now they’re bringing that gift to London. 🗓 Thurs, 26 Feb 2026 | 1:30–4:00pm 📍 FCJ Centre, London Sign up today at divinerenovation.org/calendar/uk-pr….

What an amazing testimony! #TryAlpha

Big congratulations to Fr. Simon on his new role! 🙏 Fr. Simon is no stranger to the Divine Renovation story — from his years at Saint Benedict Parish in Halifax to his writing, preaching, and deep passion for disciple-making parishes. We’re grateful for his friendship, leadership, and witness. Praying for Fr. Simon and the Companions of the Cross as this new chapter begins.

Mario didn’t just find a parish — he found a mission. In this story, he reflects on the power of missional preaching, hospitality, and Alpha in forming disciples and renewing parish life from the inside out. youtube.com/watch?v=nc2QLf…

Grateful for every conversation, every prayer, and our incredible volunteers who made this possible. 🙏

Over the last four days, we had the joy of joining the MEHR Conference alongside 11,000 participants from many Christian traditions. From deep conversations at our booth, shared prayer, and stories of renewed hope for parishes facing real challenges, we were reminded again: God is at work — and the desire for missionary renewal is alive.

May the joy of Christ’s birth fill your heart, your home, and your parish with peace and new life. 🙏 Wishing you a blessed #Christmas from all of us at Divine Renovation Ministry! 🎄

In a world that can feel noisy and hurried, may this holy season draw us back to what matters most: Jesus at the center of our lives, our parishes, and our mission.

As we look forward to celebrating the birth of Christ, we want to thank you for being a part of the renewal movement unfolding in parishes around the world. Watch this message from Fr. James!

As we approach the end of 2025, we invite you to support the work of parish renewal. Your gift matters, and together we can bring hope to priests, life to parishes, and people to Jesus. ❤️ Donate today at divinerenovation.org/yearend. Thank you for your generosity!

🎁 Consider Divine Renovation for your #YearEndGiving ❤️ Thanks to a generous $2.5M matching gift, every dollar you donate by December 31st will be doubled. Join us in bringing missionary renewal to parishes. Donate today at 👉 divinerenovation.org/yearend/?utm_s…

Around the world, parishes are coming alive as they live out their missionary identity. Watch the story of Fr. Mark Begly and Our Mother of Sorrows Parish in Johnstown, PA. youtube.com/watch?v=HRSABY…