Stewardship and Development
Msgr. Liam Barr, Director
(402) 483-2288
Kris Lanik
Assistant Director of Parish Stewardship
(402) 488-0921
Mission: To foster an environment in which stewardship is understood, accepted and practiced throughout the Diocese of Lincoln.
Stewardship is a “way of life” or a lifestyle. This lifestyle encourages us to live as Disciples of Christ. It is a commitment to be Christ-centered rather than self-centered. It is a lifestyle of responsibility and accountability. Each of us are called to discern the gifts we’ve been given and share them responsibly and generously in a way that brings glory to God and expands His Kingdom. Because we are His body and hands on earth, stewardship calls us to develop an intimate relationship with Christ, allowing Him to live within us and through us.
Very Reverend Liam M. Barr V.F.
Very Rev. Liam M Barr, Director of Stewardship and Development
Father Liam M. Barr was ordained for the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska, in 1974 and has an extensive background in administration. Fr. Barr has served as a Pastor, High School President, and Director of the Office of Diocesan and Social Development. He has been involved in leading capital campaigns and endowment drives within the Diocese, which over a period of 20 years has generated in excess of $40 million. Fr. Barr holds a Master of Theology from the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio, and bachelor’s degrees in Philosophy and Theology from the Pontifical Lateran University in Rome. He is presently Pastor of St. Joseph parish in Lincoln.
Jody B. Paulsen MSW
Kris Lanik, Assistant Director of Parish Stewardship
Kris graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Sciences degree in medical technology. She also earned a Master of Arts degree in adult and continuing education from University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
Kris has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Most recently she was employed as a development officer for a not-for-profit institution.
Kris and her husband, Doug, are active members of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wahoo. They also devote a great deal of time, effort and energy to various programs of Bishop Neumann Jr. / Sr. High School and the community of Wahoo.
What We Do
Our goal is to assist in educating and implementing stewardship as a “way of life” throughout the diocese, parish by parish. We provide this assistance through many different avenues:
• 1-1 consultation with pastors
• Jumpstarting intense study of the U.S. Bishops’ Pastoral Letter Stewardship:A Disciple’s Response
• Formation of a Stewardship Committee
• Assistance in development of a parish Stewardship Action plan
• Presentation/Education to stewardship committees, leaders, and parish
• Ongoing consultation with stewardship committee and pastor
• Collect, maintain and distribute stewardship resources
• Develop Diocesan stewardship network
• For additional information, contact Kris Lanik @ 402-488-0921 or kris-lanik@lincolndiocese.org
Links:
For information on stewardship institutes and international conferences:
www.catholicstewardship.org
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