Communications Office
Hello, again! It’s been another few weeks of fast-paced projects coming across my desk, thinking strategically on how our ministries can connect people to people, and good progress on the parish website development project. With so many gears turning, our office is hustling and bustling! It’s in these busy times that remembering our mission is…
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I remember in February, the stress of discerning out of the convent, traveling halfway across the country, and moving back home. My time in New Jersey was done, and my goal was to work to continue working with the Church in some capacity. As I sat in the airport terminal, I remember thinking, “So… what…
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With the rise of social media and digital access to news sources, it can sometimes be challenging to understand the origins of the news stories we encounter. Quite frankly, it can be hard to process the news in today’s world of sensationalized headlines and misdirecting clickbait. This is not to say credentialed sources are obsolete;…
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We may not be helping people determine how to invest millions of dollars, but we do have a responsibility to safeguard something also very valuable…
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If you’re joining today to read, I hope you are looking forward some time off this week to celebrate the Fourth of July with your friends and family. Though we have many irons-in-the-fire here, I know our team here is grateful for a break from the everyday routine to reflect on the freedoms and privileges…
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Answering a Few “Frequently Asked Questions” Readers, it has truly been another full week of projects, and progress. I am so grateful for this platform and the opportunity to provide insight into the day-to-day work we’re tackling in the Communications office. Our Bishop’s goals for the diocese are ambitious, to say the least! Our efforts…
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Some companies tout they are “data-driven.” I prefer the term “data-informed.” Knowing what people are doing helps us in answering the next question, which is “Why are they doing that?” But if we only look at the data, sometimes we neglect to ask the bigger question of “Why?” For instance, in 2012 the Center for…
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Please enjoy this overview of our strategic communications plan, presented by Helen Osman, the Director of Communications for the Diocese of Jefferson City. You can learn more about our progress on building parish branding efforts, developing interactive and engaging parish websites and supporting parish communicators in our “Better Together Branding Initiative” series here on the…
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Casting a vision that includes, well, you! Let me apologize – your regular Wednesday post was delayed last week, thankfully for a great reason. For the past several business days I’ve been able to sit in on fruitful, constructive meetings pertaining directly to parish branding and website development efforts. Last Wednesday a small collection of…
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In my first post of this series, I touched on why high-quality branding is important and how it’s development within our parishes can more effectively reach the faithful in the communities across the Diocese of Jefferson City. I’m excited by the continued energy and interest in pursuing parish branding development; and happy to report that…
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