It is hard to believe that three years have passed since our diocese first participated in the DMI survey that was administered by Catholic Leadership Institute. That initial effort helped our parish to understand where people were in their spiritual lives, providing the foundation for our pastoral plan for evangelization and to better engage all parishioners in deepening their relationship with Jesus Christ.

Bishop Mark Eckman is inviting and encouraging all parishioners to participate in the second administration of the Disciple Maker Index (DMI). Beginning on Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026 and running through March 29, 2026, the Disciple Maker Index Survey will be offered again. This is the exact same survey that parishioners took in Lent of 2023. The purpose of this second survey is to help our parish assess the effectiveness of the pastoral planning goals we
set three years ago and to identify new opportunities and directions for spiritual growth and deepening faith within our community.

Your Participation is Crucial. We urge every parishioner to take the time to complete this important survey. The results are essential for our planning process, allowing us to gain a clear understanding of our progress and chart the path forward.

By participating, you are helping our parish align its strategies and renew our planning goals to fully embrace Bishop Eckman's vision of growing in faith and charity through the spiritual and corporal works of mercy. Please look for more details and information on how to access the survey in the coming weeks.