![]() Clew also serves on the Board of Rabobank NA and previously served as the Global Head of. "This is a time for faith, faith into action, faith into reaching out. Katzenmeyer joins Alison Clew, who was appointed to Sigma's Board last year as an independent director. "Is this the time to be silent about the Good News of Jesus Christ and to relegate it to the back pages? No, definitely not. Alison Clew is an executive leader who has strategically steered multinational financial institutions to achieve innovative compliance risk management solutions. "It is the best of times to be a priest, challenging – yes, with risks – yes, with God on our side – yes. "Is this a good time to be a priest, or, is this a good time to consider becoming a priest, to answer that call? Particular thanks are extended to Alison Clew, Hans-Peter Bauer, Stuart Davis, Gurvais Grigg, Barry MacKillop and Michael Levi for their contributions to and comments on the draft. Alison Clew Board Member Julien Artero Board Member Karen Golz Board Member Paul Marsters Board Member Scott Nance Board Member Show more Sigma Ratings Founders Name & TitleBio Stuart Jones Jr. This is a time of decline in some respect but it is a time of great hope. "Should we give up? Certainly not, nor should we let the situation drift. We have the Lord with us and He will lead us through this time of transition and restructuring. "While we must face it and work with it, we must not lose hope. ![]() "Some may think I have painted a somewhat dismal picture, it is the current reality as I see it, and as I know many of you see it too. "Who among them will lead prayer services and keep faith alive and active through catechesis and other initiatives? "I suggest you look at your fellow parishioners at Mass, who among your neighbours will continue to be the new leaders and carry on pastoral work in your parish, alongside a much smaller number of clergy? I suggest you look at your church, you may be lucky to have a Sunday Mass or several, but for how much longer? Dr Alison Mowbray - Olympic Medalist & Inspirational Speaker, Consultant and Coach. "I suggest you look at your priest, he may be the last in a long line of resident pastors and may not be replaced. Christopher Mihill - Managing Director, Clew Communications Ltd. "All trends are dramatically downwards with no turning point in sight. "Every parish will be effected by this in terms of the number of clergy available and the number and frequency of Masses. ![]() "Each diocese has its own story of this reality. "The one certainty is the ongoing and sustained decline both in the numbers who practice and in the numbers of those who answer the Lord’s call to priesthood and religious life. "The context in which we embark on this path has many expectations but there is one certainty, and one key essential component. ![]()
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