Faced with a triple threat from a worsening economy, high unemployment and a declining population, the Diocese of Greensburg in southwestern Pennsylvania embarked upon a strategic planning process in 2005 to secure its future. Bishop Lawrence E. Brandt, J.C.D, Ph.D. led the effort over the next three years, which ..... Read more
Diocese of Orlando: A Transformational Campaign
Since the early 1990s, Central Florida has witnessed a staggering influx of new residents, presenting the Diocese of Orlando with many new challenges, as well as opportunities. Recognizing the possibility for transformational growth, the diocese assembled a synod of more than ..... Read more
Diocese of Raleigh: Testing the Case for Growth
A booming Catholic population across the 54 counties it serves throughout eastern North Carolina led the Diocese of Raleigh to pursue a capital campaign planning study in early 2010. Graham-Pelton was pleased to conduct this detailed inquiry on behalf of the diocese. ..... Read more