Parish Vitality Survey
2025 Report
Summary
The Parish Vitality Survey is an opportunity for the People of God to provide feedback about their experience of their Family of Parishes, particularly during implementation of Beacons of Light. The survey:
- Was designed with a market research specialist
- Provides opportunity to track responses year-to-year
- Survey link/QR included in February 2025 Parish Vitality Report, email blasts, communication via Family bulletins, announcements, websites (toolkit provided)
Take a deeper look at the findings of the 2025 survey results.
Fall 2023: 2235 total responses
Clergy/Staff: 88 Council members: 134
Winter 2025: 2599 total responses
Clergy/Staff: 98 Council members: 104
Compared to 2023, more people report that they are very likely to recommend their Family of Parishes. The number of people EXTREMELY likely to recommend their Family of Parishes went up from 22.8 to 31.5, while the number extremely NOT likely went down from 16.5 to 10.9, with slight changes in the middle of the distribution.
The involvement of those who responded has increased. There is still great opportunity to engage parishioners, including those who were previously involved in their parish.
It is encouraging to see positive development in people’s experience of their Families of Parishes; communication about Beacons of Light and their Family; and the perception of the Beacons process as necessary for the Family and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.
As in 2023, respondents highlight leadership as the area of greatest need in their Family of Parishes. Over 20% of respondents note the need for continued attention to Sunday Mass and sacraments.
