Fr. Joe Healey, MM
Father Joe Healey, MM, a Maryknoll Missioner is known for his expertise in Small Christian Communities (Basic Ecclesial Communities), as well as his roles as a teacher, researcher, and prolific writer. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he earned his B.A. from Maryknoll Seminary in 1961, followed by a master's degree in theology from the University of Missouri in 1966 and a graduate degree from Creighton University in 1981. Ordained as a Maryknoll missionary priest in 1968, Father Healey dedicated his career to service in East Africa. His work focused on documenting missionary experiences, promoting interfaith dialogue, and evangelization models. Recognized for his contributions, he received the Pro Ecclesia Papal Medal of the Vatican in 1969 and the Msgr. Thomas A. Keissler Award from RENEW International in 2013. His enduring dedication to understanding and nurturing faith communities continues to have a profound impact.
Theme: The Holy Spirit guides us Challenge: Make the Holy Spirit the main actor in the Synodal Process Here are the ...
Topics:
sacred space,
Easter,
pentecost
Theme: We are all missionaries Challenge: Leave our comfort zones to reach out to the marginated and those on the ...
Topics:
MISSIONARY DISCIPLE,
Easter
Theme: Joy of the Gospel Challenge: Be joyful missionary disciples One of Pope Francis’ most important writings is the ...
Topics:
JOY OF THE GOSPEL,
Easter
Theme: Union with Jesus Christ Challenge: Make Jesus Christ the center of our lives. The meaning of synod is “walking ...
Topics:
Easter,
synodality
Theme: Smell the Sheep Challenge: Reduce clericalism, patriarchy and the top-down hierarchical Catholic Church. Recall ...
Topics:
Africa,
Easter,
community
Theme: Walking Together Challenge: Find practical, pastoral solutions to the worldwide Eucharistic Famine. The two ...
Topics:
Easter,
communion,
emmaus
Theme: Mercy To All Challenge: Invite everyone into an inclusive Catholic Church. On this Divine Mercy Sunday we are ...
Topics:
MERCY,
Easter
Theme: Equality of Women Challenge: Give women positions of leadership and decision making in the Catholic Church. In ...
Topics:
Easter,
women in Church
