Parish renewal doesn’t happen through a single event. Building a culture where disciples are raised up, leaders are multiplied, and people are brought to Jesus takes time, intentionality, and the support of others on the same journey.

The Divine Renovation Learning Community is a 12-month journey for priests and parish leadership teams across New Zealand to learn, take action, and grow together as they work to build more missional parishes.

The Learning Community will launch with an in-person gathering in March 2027, bringing together parish leaders for practical input, shared learning, prayer, conversation, and time to discern meaningful next steps for their parish.

Throughout the year, participants will continue to gather regularly, creating an ongoing rhythm of learning, action, accountability, and support. The Learning Community will include:

• Wisdom from experienced leaders: Hear honest, practical conversations with leaders including Fr James Mallon, Brett Powell, Brent Dolfo, and others, drawing on their experience of leading and accompanying parishes in renewal.
• Action and accountability: Revisit your parish priorities, share what you’ve tried and what you’re learning, and identify concrete next steps.
• Learning with other parishes: Build relationships with priests and leadership teams who are also working to move their parishes from maintenance to mission.
• Personalised support: The Learning Community will also include opportunities for 1:1 coaching, helping you apply what you are learning to the particular reality of your parish.