"New research shows that 7% of Catholics contribute 80% of all donations and volunteer hours. It's easy to cater everything to this group. We know they'll sign-up, they'll show up, they'll subscribe, they'll buy books, they'll give.
"But every Catholic needs to ask this question: what am I doing to reach the other 93%?
"In the press conference announcing Fr. Robert Barron as a new auxiliary bishop in Los Angeles, he said, 'The most significant challenge facing the Catholic Church today is the attrition of our own people.'"
In a recent commentary, writer Brandon Vogt
reflected on the importance of reaching out to the other 93% (while not ignoring the 7%).
To access Brandon's complete post, please visit:
Brandon Vogt: The ONE Question Every Catholic Today Needs to Ask (23 JUL 15)
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