“Insightful.”

“An insightful look at what is going right in those parishes that are successfully nourishing their spiritual families.”

From the foreword by Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan Archbishop of New York

“An inspiring read and a useful resource.”

“Bill Simon's practical wisdom and generous leadership are welcome gifts to the Church today. His latest book is an inspiring read and a useful resource for pastors and parish staffs looking to build healthy, growing parishes.”

Rev. Michael White and Tom Corcoran
Authors of Rebuilt

“This is the book we parishioners (and our pastors) have been waiting for.”

“If you’re looking for the components of vibrant parish life—and what you can do to make it happen in your parish – go no further. Bill Simon and his Parish Catalyst team have researched deeply and prescribed wisely. This is the book we parishioners (and our pastors) have been waiting for so that we can make our parishes welcoming, vibrant, meaningful, and faith-filled.”

Paul Wilkes
Author of Excellent Catholic Parishes

“A valuable contribution.”

“The key to the New Evangelization is the renewal of the parish. Bill Simon is passionate about this, and my own parish has benefited directly from his passion. This book is a valuable contribution to the exciting and necessary conversation about parish vitality and revitalization that is sweeping over our Church.”

Rev. James Mallon
Author of Divine Renovation

“An invaluable study.”

“Bill Simon’s zeal and hope for the future of parish life are contagious! This invaluable study should be shared with every ministry student preparing for ecclesial leadership today.”

Jan Poorman
Director of Formation and Field Education in the Master of Divinity Program
University of Notre Dame

“Fascinating details on many of the best parishes in North America.”

“This book may be the best catalyst ever for assisting Catholic parish life to be even better. It gives fascinating details on many of the best parishes in North America. It gives practical tips on how to improve hymns, homilies, architecure, liturgy, the works. It gives a tremendous boost to great pastors (especially the overworked and undersung). It covers virtually every aspect of parish life, and is a powerful invitation to great lay people to pitch in. For most of us, the parish is the church. . . . Hurrah for the editors and author!”

Michael Novak
Catholic philosopher, theologian, and author

“I would give every pastor a copy.”

“An inspiring and informative study on what makes great parishes. We do have many, many wonderful parishes in our country and Bill Simon explores the truth of what helps to make them great. This is a good read for any priest or parish staff member who wants to build a vibrant parish community. I would give every pastor a copy.”

Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti
Author of The Joy of Priesthood