Listening to the People of God: Closing, Rebuilding, and Revitalizing Parishes

by Robert J. Miller and Charles E. Zech

The process of restructuring a parish--due to clergy shortage and changing demographic, among other things--from the traditional staffing model to a different staffing model, can be traumatic for many parishioners. Studies have been done that consider the opinions of diocesan planners and priests who have been involved in parish restructuring. But as of yet, no one has asked the opinions of parishioners. This book reports on the findings of a survey...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0809145359
• ISBN13: 9780809145355
• Release Date: July 2008
• Publisher: Paulist Press
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.5" x 11.0"