by Jack Rakosky
“The good news is that social networks spread and maintain culture; the bad news is we can no longer rely on Catholic family and ethnic social networks to grow and maintain themselves. The parish today has to build and strengthen social networks of families, friends and small groups.”
Posts Tagged CARA
A prominent sociologist, Mark Chaves says “All things considered, Americans’ religious involvement is softening.” His new book American Religion: Contemporary Trends is reviewed by Pray Tell reader Jack Rakosky.
As reported in Our Sunday Visitor, research by CARA, the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate, indicates that less that a quarter of English-speaking Catholics are aware that there will be a new translation of the Mass this fall.
“Supersizing” Parishes
Jul 20
Parishes in the U.S. are getting larger and fewer, with more attendance, collections and masses at each parish.
US Catholic trends
Mar 29
Catholics’ ability to retain their own is sliding.
CARA on US Catholics
Dec 26
Anyone who likes statistics has to like CARA, the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate at Georgetown University, and their blog 1964. But, much as I like CARA, two of their recent posts strike me as wrong-headed.
Monday to Thursday, November 15-18. Here are some fun facts about our Bishops.
Most U.S. Christians, Protestant and Catholic, believe in the Real Presence.
Data est mihi…
May 20
Traditional orders are getting the most recruits these days. Young people are more drawn to traditional community life, prayer in common, and habits.