Our Road to Renewal: Giving Our Input

Our Road to Renewal: Giving Our Input

During Phase One, in preparation of the linking of our parishes in Olean and Allegany, the Basilica and St. John’s parishioners can help guide the future of the Catholic Community in our area by completing a short survey. All will asked to participate in a 10-15 minute survey online (Paper surveys will be made available to those who have no computer access). The survey can be accessed through an online link from March 2 – April 4. You will be asked to reflect on your own spiritual growth and enable you to provide feedback on our parish’s efforts to help you grow. All responses will be held in strict confidence and the parish will receive information about the community as a whole. The online link and paper copies will be shared with you a bit closer to the launch of the survey. The highest possible response rate is very important. The information gathered is fundamental in our planning for the future.
The results of the survey, the Disciple Maker Index (DMI ), are used by the Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI) as a tool for listening to the People of God to help give feedback to aid in the renewal process. This instrument will include information you provide which will be summarized by CLI to provide a foundation in guiding us into the future with:
An objective assessment of the community landscape including parishioner needs and dynamics, and clergy and leadership strengths and limitations
A snapshot of parishioners’ faith journey
The foundational tools needed to plan for growth over a two- to three-year time frame
Stay tuned for more information concerning Phase One of the Assessment and Feedback process . . .