2026 Survey Results
& Goals for Parish Growth
Community-Wide Parishioner Survey · Summary Report
Dear St. Anthony of Padua Parishioners,
This report summarizes the feedback from our recent community-wide survey. We had responses from all age groups and marital statuses, so this summary provides a clear picture of our strengths as well as opportunities for growth.
Our most notable strengths are that a majority of parishioners say both our church and school are friendly, welcoming, and have a “family feel,” and that St. Dominic School provides both moral and academic excellence.
Our opportunities for growth are included and listed as five separate goals — including ways to better engage current parishioners and school families, welcome newcomers, and modernize our communication and community outreach.
We look forward to working together with all of you to truly fulfill our mission of proclaiming the Good News and making disciples of Christ in our church and beyond.
Our Strengths
Parishioners describe our church and school as friendly, welcoming, and family-oriented. St. Dominic School is recognized for its moral and academic excellence.
Opportunities for Growth
Five goals have been identified to better engage parishioners, welcome newcomers, and modernize our communication and community outreach.
- 1Engage Current Parishioners & School FamiliesDeepen the connections that already exist within our parish community and strengthen the bond between church and school families.
- 2Welcome NewcomersCreate intentional pathways for new members to feel at home and become active participants in parish life.
- 3Modernize CommunicationUpdate and expand the ways we reach parishioners, keeping our community informed and connected.
- 4Grow Community OutreachExpand our presence and service beyond the parish walls, living out our mission to proclaim the Good News.
- 5Make Disciples of ChristContinue to fulfill our core mission through faith formation, service, and authentic community.
Read the Full ReportDownload the complete 2026 Survey Results and Goals document to explore the findings in depth.