Recommendations presented to pastors were created using the following data
The Renewal team examined parish demographics, sacramental participation, financial support, and the variations of our urban, suburban and rural parishes because of factors like poverty rates, availability of transportation, proximity and limited resources impact overall parish long-term vitality.
Parish Boundaries Maps
These are detailed representations outlining the geographical boundaries of parishes.
What was the process?
- Data from parish yearly financial reports for the last ten years was reviewed and presented to the Renewal Team by the finance and audit departments of the Diocese.
- Data from parish yearly sacramental reports was shared from the research and planning department of the Diocese with the Renewal Team.
- Census data, demographic data, geography, and historical parish relationship data was all compiled by the Renewal Team.
- Use of Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI) data collected from each parish in the Diocese analyzing age, contribution levels, activity levels and spiritual life of people and parishes.
- All data and trending was analyzed by Renewal Team and recommendations took a rough draft form.
- Fr. Bryan engaged in conversations with each Vicar Forane to discuss rough drafts, and ask for further insight and recommendations from their expertise in the vicariates.
- Fr. Bryan modified recommendations putting them into a more final version with justifications for the recommendations.
- Share the process and recommendations with other Diocese who have gone through this for their input and guidance.
- The recommendations were shared with the Renewal/Chapter 11 Task Force Group for review and modifications.
- Fr. Bryan made modifications to recommendations and justifications for final draft version to be presented to Vicariate meetings with Priests, Deacons and Trustees.