St. Charles Borromeo Parish Mission
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church invites all to a powerful parish mission featuring Deacon Art Miller, a nationally known preacher of God’s Holy Scripture, renowned speaker, author, and host of widely followed podcasts.
Deacon Art has traveled throughout the United States—from New England to the Katrina‑ravaged Gulf Coast of Mississippi, from the Rocky Mountains of northern New Mexico to the south side of Chicago—preaching Christ’s call to Radical Love. This is the kind of self‑denying love that transforms hearts and lives and can only be lived through the grace and power offered to us through Jesus Christ.
A Faith Shaped by Real Life
Deacon Art’s message is deeply rooted in his own life journey. Growing up in Chicago, his childhood was profoundly altered at the age of ten. In August 1955, Emmett Till—a neighborhood friend and classmate of his older brother, Warren—was brutally murdered in Mississippi. Miller recalls how Emmett would often protect his smaller brother from bullies, an early example of courage, dignity, and love that left a lasting imprint on his life.
These experiences, along with the faith instilled by his parents, shaped Deacon Art’s understanding of unity, perseverance, and grace. He often reminds audiences that the journey toward God is not always smooth. There will be detours, bumps in the road, and even flat tires—but we are never without direction.
“On the journey toward God, we have GPS,” Deacon Miller says. “Scripture, faith, and community keep us moving forward.”
A Message of Joy and Hope
Deacon Art is known for saying that he does not live a “happy life,” but a life filled with joy.
“Happiness is situational,” he explains, “but joy is seeing the workings of God whenever we choose to do so.”
Through storytelling, Scripture, humor, and honesty, this parish mission invites all to grow in faith, unity, and hope—to be better tomorrow than we are today.
Mission Details
- Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday evenings – MARCH 22-24, 2026
- 6:30 PM – Come early for live music
- 7:00 – 8:00 PM – Mission presentation
Each evening concludes with light refreshments and an opportunity to speak personally with Deacon Art.
All Are Welcome
This parish mission is open to everyone. There is no registration and no cost. Whether you are deeply rooted in your faith, returning after time away, or simply searching, you are warmly invited to walk this journey of the heart with us.
Day 1 – Healing the Divided Heart
· Recognizing our own brokenness and need for God’s unifying grace.
· Theme: “That they may be one in us” (John 17:21).
· Message: Unity begins with personal conversion and reconciliation with God.
Day 2 – Breaking Down the Walls
· Facing divisions of race, class, and history with the Gospel of reconciliation.
· Theme: “We, though many, are one body in Christ” (Romans 12:5).
· Message: Christ calls us to see beyond barriers and live as one family.
Day 3 – Building Bridges of Hope
· Commissioning participants to become bridge-builders in their families, parishes, and communities.
· Theme: “Blessed are the peacemakers” (Matthew 5:9).
· Message: True unity leads us outward in mission, building the Kingdom of God.
If you’d like to see a video from Deacon Art Miller about what he’ll be speaking about at St. Charles, use the link here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E7Dn5yQ6_KKdE3hNmT3zYmfjLzQFbVBV/view?usp=sharing
To read an article from the Lima News about Deacon Art Miller and his book, see the link below: