Parish Overview
Parish Demographics
Key Metrics
Financial Snapshot
Clergy & Staff
Pastor
Fr. Michael Fye
Appointed: July 1, 2023
Status: Active, Vicar General
Parochial Vicars
Currently None
Deacons
Deacon John Smith
Ordained: 2010
Role: Liturgical, Outreach
Key Staff
Mass & Confession Schedules
Mass Schedule
| Day | Time | Type | Celebrant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 5:00 PM | Vigil | Fr. Fye |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM | Regular | Guest Priest |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM | Regular | Fr. Fye |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM | Spanish | Fr. Fye |
| Monday | 8:00 AM | Daily | Fr. Fye |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM | Daily | Fr. Fye |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM | Daily | Fr. Fye |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM | Daily | Fr. Fye |
| Friday | 8:00 AM | Daily | Fr. Fye |
Confession Schedule
| Day | Time | Location | Priest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Main Confessional | Fr. Fye |
| By Appointment | Fr. Fye |
Resource Utilization
Confessional 1
55%
Scheduled Utilization (Sat. 3:30-4:30 PM)
Staffed by: Fr. Fye
Confessional 2
0%
Scheduled Utilization
Staffed by: Unstaffed
Church Seating
60%
Peak Sunday Mass Capacity
Capacity: 500 | Attendance: 300
Parish Hall
40%
Weekly Usage
Events: 3 / week (avg)
Future Trends & Forecast
Baptismal Trends
Up 5%
Annual Growth (3-Year Avg)
Projection: 47 baptisms in 2026
Mass Attendance
Stable
Year-over-Year
Minor fluctuations, no significant trend
Offertory Outlook
Steady
Economic Outlook
Dependent on local economic factors
Clergy Availability
Critical
Diocesan Priest-to-Catholic Ratio
Increasing pressure on existing priests (922:1 ratio)
Recommendations for Optimization
Confessional Optimization: Maximize Existing Resources
Current State: St. Ann's has two confessionals, but only one is consistently staffed during scheduled times. This represents a significant underutilization of existing infrastructure, especially given the diocesan-wide pressure on clergy resources (922 Catholics per priest).
Recommendation: Implement a strategy to staff the second confessional, particularly during peak times or for specific needs.
- Peak Times: Prioritize staffing the second confessional on Saturday afternoons (3:30-4:30 PM) to reduce wait times and better serve parishioners before Vigil Mass. This could also be extended to Sunday mornings before high-attendance Masses.
- Utilize Retired/Guest Clergy: Explore options to engage retired priests in the diocese or priests from religious orders to staff the second confessional on a rotating basis.
- Flexible Staffing: For special penitential services (e.g., Advent, Lent), ensure both confessionals are staffed to accommodate increased demand.
- Communication: Clearly communicate the availability of a second confessional to parishioners.
Anticipated Impact: Increased access to the Sacrament of Reconciliation, reduced stress on single-staffed confessional, improved parishioner experience, and more efficient use of parish assets.
Leverage Diocesan Data for Staffing Decisions
Context: With 98 priests and 90 deacons for 53 parishes and 90,390 Catholics, the diocese faces significant resource allocation challenges.
Recommendation: Diocesan leadership could use aggregated data like this dashboard to identify parishes with underutilized infrastructure (like St. Ann's second confessional) and match them with available clergy (even part-time or retired) who might be currently unassigned or serving in administrative roles.
- Centralized Clergy Availability Database: Maintain a real-time database of clergy availability, including specializations and willingness to serve in auxiliary capacities.
- Resource Matching Algorithm: Develop a simple tool to match parish needs (e.g., unstaffed confessionals, specific Mass needs) with available clergy.
Anticipated Impact: Strategic deployment of clergy, enhanced sacramental access across the diocese, and better support for parish communities.