Great Catholic Parishes

Dear National Review Reader, Please find this special message from one of our friends. Bill Simon Jr. was frustrated by popular depictions of a dying, irrelevant Catholic Church. Having attended dynamic and inspiring parishes for more than two decades, he knew the picture wasn't as bleak as it was being portrayed. In 2012, Simon founded Parish Catalyst, an organization devoted to researching and supporting the health and development of Catholic parishes. His new book, Great Catholic Parishes, looks at Simon's insights and the success stories of 244 vibrant parishes to show what makes them great. The pastors from these exceptional parishes offer helpful ideas, strategic advice, practical strategies, and creative solutions to familiar challenges such as combatting spiritual stagnation among parishioners, reconciling diverse needs in the parish, and reaching youth and young adults, who leave the Church in disproportionate numbers. So what is really happening in the Catholic Church in North America? Are parishes thriving or dying? Is dissatisfaction among Catholics growing, or are they becoming more engaged in the evangelizing mission of the Church? Get the book and find out today! Making the Book Look for it where books and eBooks are sold, or purchase it now from these fine retailers: William E. Simon Jr. is founder and chairman of Parish Catalyst. He is the author, with Michael Novak, of Living the Call: An Introduction to the Lay Vocation. Simon is cochairman of the investment firm William E. Simon & Sons and the William E. Simon Foundation and serves on the boards of numerous philanthropic and charitable endeavors. He and his family live in Los Angeles. National Review 215 Lexington Ave., New York, NY, 10016, USA Your Preferences   |   Unsubscribe   |   Privacy View this e-mail in your browser.