See, I am Doing a New Thing! 
A report on the 2009 survey of Catholic Religious Institutes in Australia by Stephen Reid, Bob Dixon and Noel Connolly.
To view an electronic copy of the final report: click here.
What makes people feel they belong?
September 2011
New research by Dr Bob Dixon, Director of the Pastoral Research Office of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, and Associate Professor Arunachalam Dharmalingam from Monash University on 2006 National Church Life Survey data show that Mass attenders’ perception of the leadership qualities of their priests and other parish leaders has a powerful bearing on their sense of belonging to their parish.
To view an electronic copy of the paper: click here.
Research Project on Catholics who have ceased attending Mass
Update July 2009
Final Report
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Click here to see the statement issued with the report by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference.
Consultation
Readers of the report were invited to take part in a consultation process designed to assist in the preparation of recommendations to help the Church enhance its pastoral practices. The recommendations focus on practical ways in which the Church at national, diocesan and parish level can address the issue of people ceasing to attend Mass.
A 'Pastoral Strategies' document was subsequently produced.
Catholics who have ceased attending Mass - Pastoral Strategies To see the full document outlining the recommendations, click here.
Response of the Australian Catholic Council for Clergy Life and Mission. To view and download the response of the ACCCLM to the report, please click here.
