DMI Results
A sincere thank you for your participation in the Disciple Maker Index (DMI) survey. More than 22,000 people from across the archdiocese responded, which is one of the clearest and most comprehensive views we've ever had of the spiritual heartbeat of our parish communities.
Here are the highlights of what we heard from an archdiocesan perspective:
WHO PARTICIPATED
22,364
parishioners
163
parishes (100%)
91%
over the age of 35
66%
women
92%
white
78%
married
78%
members for at least 10 years
42%
have school-age children that attend Catholic School
ARCHDIOCESE STRENGTHS
These are tremendous affirmations of our people’s faith and devotion. We are a people of belief and prayer. We treasure the Eucharist. We value Scripture. And we deeply love our parishes.
91%
believe in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist
92%
believe that Scripture is the word of God
88%
attend Mass at least weekly
ARCHDIOCESE OPPORTUNITIES
The survey also shined light on areas in which we must grow. These are more than statistics—they are signposts from the Holy Spirit, pointing us toward our path of renewal.
13%
strongly agree my parish equips me to share the teachings of my faith.
22%
strongly agree that my parish forms me as a disciple of Christ.
31%
strongly agree that music deepens my participation at Mass.
