‘The Spirit of Selma’
A short reflective article on my work with The Faith & Politics Institute’s 2004 Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage and its theological and spiritual meaning in light of the civil rights struggle of the 1960s.
‘Sunday Worship in the Absence of Discernment: The Challenge of Non-Eucharistic Sunday Services’
This peer-reviewed article was chosen for New Theology Review’s annual Award for Theological Reflection. It address the theological issues associated with the increasingly common practice of “Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest” (SCAP) among Catholic Churches that do not have a resident priest pastor.
Featured Engagements
CATHOLIC PRISON MINISTRIES COMPETENCIES
In 2021, I assisted the USCCB in review and approval of competencies for minister formation and certification for Catholic pastoral care in prison ministries, and for Certified Catholic Correctional Chaplains. Read More.STRATEGIC MINISTRY DURING COVID-19
Reflections and reputable resources for assisting Catholic ministers - clergy and laity - for engaging and planning ongoing responses to the pandemic. Read More.ROME CONFERENCE ON LAY MINISTRY
In 2018, I traveled to Rome to present on best practices for the formation of the laity and lay ministers. The trip included a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Pope Francis. Read More.Request Marc’s Services
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