Fulfill your mission with diocesan communications services
Diocesan communications consulting is a service of FAITH Catholic that brings to bear our team's extensive experience in crisis management, strategic communications, graphic design, and digital communications for dioceses and Catholic organizations. As a crisis management team, we help institutions within the Church assess their current status, create integrated strategic plans, train and support staff, and develop response assets. As a general communications consultancy, our services include full-time or temporary staffing, project management and execution, web and digital solutions, and readership surveys. We offer the entire cadre of expertise from our staff of seasoned professionals, tailored to fit the specific needs of every client.
Consulting services from FAITH Catholic
Strategic planning and functional assessmentEven before the Covid-19 pandemic, dioceses across the country faced critical questions about whether their communications functions actually worked to advance the pastoral priorities of their bishops. For decades, diocesan communications have operated with a "news first" philosophy that put news and information "from a Catholic perspective" at the forefront. Now, with fewer than 24% of Catholics attending Mass every weekend — less so since the pandemic — evangelization, not news, must be the principle priority for diocesan communications. But reorienting the mission and goals of a communications department requires thoughtful strategic planning and a thorough assessment of resources, practices, procedures, and media properties to assure mission effectiveness. Aligning communications with the mission of the bishop is the key to infusing diocesan communications with renewed purpose, creativity, and fruitfulness. |
Communications strategy and implementationWith budgets at critical levels, dioceses and Catholic organizations understandably want to know if their publications are effective. Are people reading diocesan newspapers and magazines? Is the content relevant, timely, inspiring, educational, and evangelizing? Don't take for granted that your publication is meeting your needs. A readership survey can reveal the effectiveness of your publication, provide insights into reader engagement and help you understand who your readers are. |
Media relations and trainingMost diocesan communications offices also serve as the primary media relations office, responding to press inquiries, handling interview requests, serving as the conduit to experts on various subjects, and promoting press coverage when appropriate. Our seasoned consultants can assist with media relations, especially for crisis communications, and can train diocesan staff in best practices for effectively handling media. |
Crisis communications planning builds trust and confidence
Crisis communicationsIn the wake of a crisis, our consultants quickly complete a SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats), including all current processes, policies and communications. Consultants evaluate the results of the assessment to prepare a draft crisis communications plan. We also can assist in the implementation of the plan, including the development of communications assets and ongoing consultation. |
FAITH's strategies for COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has brought with it challenges to the Church unlike any in modern history. Catholics are still unable to gather together as a full parish community for worship or to receive the sacraments. Parish priests are struggling to provide pastoral care to their parishioners. Parishes and schools face an uncertain future in the face of reduced weekly offertory funds. Few dioceses are prepared for such an existential crisis. FAITH Catholic can help.
Communications plans to restore confidence and bring Catholics back
Dioceses have adjusted with amazing flexibility and creativity to the implications of the pandemic. From broadcasting livestream Masses to coordinating remote work and school solutions, they demonstrated that the Church is able to respond quickly and decisively. Now, dioceses need communications plans that will help them prepare for a post-pandemic Church. Church leaders are asking, will people return to Mass and to full participation in parish life? And how can the Church encourage a revival in parish communities after such a damaging period of inactivity? FAITH Catholic can lead dioceses through the planning process to prepare for what comes next.
Integrated marketing solutions to reach and inspire God's people
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 76% of Catholics were not engaged with their faith in a regular way. Dioceses can assist parishes to invite, encourage, and promote parish participation with integrated marketing strategies (also known as "evangelization"!), using the pandemic as an opportunity to reach out once again to Catholics who have strayed from the Church. Creating a diocesan-wide plan to promote returning to Mass and parish life will give parishes the support they need as they continue to provide pastoral care and a welcoming faith community to their parishioners.
Free resources for Catholic dioceses
In an effort to help to dioceses respond to the COVID-19 crisis, we offer free resources and ideas. Focusing on the importance of the role they have in supporting parishes and schools in communicating with parishioners during the crisis, we offer a complete plan to help dioceses move parishioners to online giving and promote live streamed Masses. All materials are fully designed and ready for digital download, giving dioceses immediate solutions to communications dilemmas they could never have anticipated. Contact us to access free resources.
The coronavirus pandemic has brought with it challenges to the Church unlike any in modern history. Catholics are still unable to gather together as a full parish community for worship or to receive the sacraments. Parish priests are struggling to provide pastoral care to their parishioners. Parishes and schools face an uncertain future in the face of reduced weekly offertory funds. Few dioceses are prepared for such an existential crisis. FAITH Catholic can help.
Communications plans to restore confidence and bring Catholics back
Dioceses have adjusted with amazing flexibility and creativity to the implications of the pandemic. From broadcasting livestream Masses to coordinating remote work and school solutions, they demonstrated that the Church is able to respond quickly and decisively. Now, dioceses need communications plans that will help them prepare for a post-pandemic Church. Church leaders are asking, will people return to Mass and to full participation in parish life? And how can the Church encourage a revival in parish communities after such a damaging period of inactivity? FAITH Catholic can lead dioceses through the planning process to prepare for what comes next.
Integrated marketing solutions to reach and inspire God's people
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 76% of Catholics were not engaged with their faith in a regular way. Dioceses can assist parishes to invite, encourage, and promote parish participation with integrated marketing strategies (also known as "evangelization"!), using the pandemic as an opportunity to reach out once again to Catholics who have strayed from the Church. Creating a diocesan-wide plan to promote returning to Mass and parish life will give parishes the support they need as they continue to provide pastoral care and a welcoming faith community to their parishioners.
Free resources for Catholic dioceses
In an effort to help to dioceses respond to the COVID-19 crisis, we offer free resources and ideas. Focusing on the importance of the role they have in supporting parishes and schools in communicating with parishioners during the crisis, we offer a complete plan to help dioceses move parishioners to online giving and promote live streamed Masses. All materials are fully designed and ready for digital download, giving dioceses immediate solutions to communications dilemmas they could never have anticipated. Contact us to access free resources.