Why are some Catholic parishes energized and growing, and others are not?

Parish Catalyst recognizes that all Catholic parishes seek to understand the needs of today’s world, reflect on those needs in light of the Gospel and our tradition, and respond in ways that serve God’s people. We appreciate that for various reasons some pastors and parishes are better equipped than others to find creative and adaptive responses to those needs. Our goal is to identify these “islands of strength,” encourage their continued growth and development, and help share their insights with others.