From maintenance to mission: A bishop’s vision for the Church

Ave Maria in the Afternoon Year in Review Although we have seen some signs of resurgence in Church attendance, overall numbers are still on the decline. The Church needs to shift its mindset from one of maintenance to one of mission, taking cues from St. Paul and the early disciples. Bishop Robert Gruss of Saginaw has more.Further ReadingBishop Gruss: From maintenance to missionGuest InfoBishop Robert Gruss serves at the seventh bishop of the Diocese of Sagniaw. Before entering the priesthood, he was a corporate pilot and flight instructor from 1980-1989 before entering seminary. Bishop Gruss was ordained to the priesthood on July 2, 1994 and in 2007, Pope Benedict named him a Chaplain of his Holiness, giving him the title of monsignor. He was appointed by Pope Benedict XVI as Bishop of Rapid City in 2011 and consecrated as a bishop on July 28, 2011. His previous assignments have included chancellor and diocesan vocations director for the Diocese of Davenport, as well as pastor at Sacred Heart Cathedral. He also served as vice-rector at the Pontifical North American College in Rome. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com