Tag: Mass attendance
Attending Mass on Sunday night becoming new tradition for many Catholics
ALBANY, N.Y. — Going to church on Sunday morning is a tradition for most Catholics, but a new trend may be emerging: Sunday-evening Masses.
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New Pew survey looks at why Americans go or don’t go...
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- A Pew Research Center survey found that the main reason Americans attend worship services is to feel closer to God, but...
Ways to increase Mass attendance
I recognized the man in the pew as an active member of a neighboring parish. After Mass I greeted him and asked what brought...
Parishes across U.S. show growth, enthusiasm among members
Despite a national trend of decreasing Mass attendance and shrinking parishes, bright spots of hope can be found in the vibrant, active and growing...
Mass attendance: It’s down, again — but among whom?
"Facts are stubborn things," said Mark Twain, "but statistics are pliable."
With that in mind, let us examine a recent Gallup survey that reported a...
Living Our Faith: Increasing Mass attendance
How do we, as Catholics, make our parishes, liturgies, programs and processes more appealing to Catholics and non-Catholics alike?
The answer is relatively simple: Welcome....