November, 2012 Cardinal Sean announces a new plan for the Archdiocese entitled “Disciples in Mission”. The plan creates clusters of parishes called Collaboratives.
June, 2013 Phase I begins with 28 parishes entering into 22 Collaboratives.
July, 2013 The St. John-St. Paul Inter-Parish Team begins bulletin & website announcements explaining the Collaborative.
May, 2014 Father Powers and Father Rafferty indicate to the Archdiocese that St John and St Paul are willing to enter Phase III of the “Disciples in Mission” plan.
June, 2014 Phase II begins with 44 parishes entering into 21 Collaboratives.
September, 2014 Archdiocese announces St. John and St. Paul will be included in Phase III of the Collaborative Diocesan Plan.
October, 2014 Archdiocese representatives consult with St John and St Paul parish and staff councils regarding selection process for a new pastor for the Collaborative
Early 2015 New pastor for St. John-St. Paul Collaborative will be named (will assume responsibility for both parishes on formal launch of the Collaborative in June)
June 2, 2015 Formal launch of the St. John-St. Paul Collaborative (Phase III)
