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Posting Pastoral Letters That Serve Your Parish CommunityA bishop’s pastoral letter deserves more than a brief notice in the parish bulletin. It often speaks to the spiritual life of the diocese, responds to a…
Making Parish Schedule Changes Clear OnlineA changed Mass time, cancelled meeting or relocated ministry can cause confusion long after a notice has been pinned to the church foyer. Parishioners may…
Building A Helpful FAQ For New ParishionersA parish website often gives visitors their first impression of the community. Someone who has recently moved to Brisbane, arrived in Melbourne from overseas,…
Matching Parish Website Copy To Your Community’s PersonalityA parish website should sound like the community it serves. The words on the homepage, event listings, welcome messages and ministry pages should give visitors…
Promoting Small Faith Groups Through the Parish WebsiteSmall faith groups give parish life a personal, welcoming shape. They create places where people can pray together, discuss Scripture, share practical concerns…
Adding Trusted Catholic Resources To Your Parish WebsiteA parish website can do more than publish Mass times and contact details. It can help people pray during the week, understand Catholic teaching, find pastoral…
Creating a Secure Online Hub for Parish Staff and MinistriesParish life depends on many people sharing information at the right time: the parish priest, office team, sacramental coordinators, youth leaders, finance…
Using analytics to understand your parish website audienceA parish website is more than an online noticeboard. It can help a family find Mass times, guide a visitor to the church, explain sacramental preparation, and…
Structuring Committee Resources on Your Parish WebsiteA parish website should make it easy for people to discover what is happening, find the right contact and take part in parish life. Committee information is…
Building a Parish Events Calendar That Actually WorksA parish calendar should do more than display Mass times. It should help people find a welcoming community, understand what is happening this week, and take…