Lay Parish Ministers in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee: 2016
In 2016, the Office of Catechesis and Youth Ministry conducted a study of the characteristics, roles, work experience and educational background of lay parish ministers serving on parish staffs in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
Download - Lay Parish Ministers in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee 2016
Lay Parish Ministers in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee: 2012
In 2012, the John Paul II Center of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, conducted a study of the characteristics, roles, work experience and educational background of lay parish ministers in the archdiocese.
Download – Summary of Lay Parish Ministers Survey 2012
Download – Full report of Lay Parish Ministers Survey 2012
Lay Parish Ministers in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee:2004
The 2012 Survey listed above was a follow-up to a 2004 survey conducted by Saint Francis Seminary that studied lay ministers employed in parishes of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
Download - Lay Parish Ministers 2004
Co-Workers in the Vineyard - 15th Anniversary
Link - Co-Workers in the Vineyard at Fifteen: Polaroid Snapshots, Zeni Fox, 2020
Lay Ecclesial Ministry Summit: 2015
USCCB held Summit on Lay Ecclesial Ministry for bishops in June 2015, marking the 10th anniversary of their Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord.
Link - USCCB Lay Ecclesial Ministry Summit, 2015
Download - CARA Research Review: Lay Ecclesial Ministers in the US, 2015
Catholic Ministry Formation - Statistical Summary
The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) conducts an annual study of formation programs for lay ecclesial ministry as well as for priesthood and diaconate.
Download - Catholic Lay Ecclesial Ministry Formation Statistics 2022
Download - Catholic Ministry Formation Statistics 2020-2021
Download - Catholic Ministry Formation Statistics 2018-2019
Download - Catholic Ministry Formation Statistics 2017-2018
Download - Catholic Ministry Formation Statistics 2016-2017
Download - Catholic Ministry Formation Statistics 2015-2016
Download - Catholic Ministry Formation Statistics 2014-2015
Download - Catholic Ministry Formation Statistics 2013-2014
Download - Catholic Ministry Formation Statistics 2012-2013
Download - Catholic Ministry Formation Statistics 2011-2012
Download - Catholic Ministry Formation Statistics 2010-2011
National Survey of Youth Ministry Leaders: 2018
National Longitudinal Research by NFCYM, MTS and Project YM
Download - 2018 National Longitudinal Study of Catholic Youth Ministry Leaders
National Survey of Parish Catechetical Leaders: 2011
Study of the demographics, roles, responsibilities, and perceptions of parish catechetical leaders. Conducted by Tom and Rita Walters. With 30-year comparison of 2011 and 1983 data.
Download - 2011 National Survey of Catechetical Leaders
National Symposia on Lay Ecclesial Ministry
The National Symposium held at St. John School of Theology, Collegeville, brought together representatives of national associations, institutions of higher education and ministry formation, bishops, theologians and researchers to discuss developments in lay ministry.
Link - 2007 National Symposium on Lay Ecclesial Ministry
Link - 2011 National Symposium on Lay Ecclesial Ministry
Link - 2015 10th Anniversary of Co-Workers
CARA Research
Download - CARA Research Review: Lay Ecclesial Ministers in the US, 2015
Link - Who Wants to be a Lay Ecclesial Minister? 2015
Link - Who is Getting Paid for Ministry at your Parish? 2014
Link - 20 Years of Change & Stability: Lay Ecclesial Ministers in the US Church, 2012
Download - Authorization of Lay Ecclesial Ministers for Ministry, 2012
Emerging Models of Pastoral Leadership
A research and consultation project, conducted by six national ministry organizations, to foster collaboration, excellence and progress in pastoral leadership.
Link - Emerging Models Archive - hosted by NALM
Select reports:
Link - Changing Face of U.S. Catholic Parishes, 2011
Link - Major Findings of the Emerging Models Project Keynote Text, 2008
Link - Emerging Models and Best Practices of Parish Leadership, 2008