Restructure Parishes/Schools

Restructuring or consolidation of Catholic parishes or schools may be necessary when areas served by the institution have experienced significant change or if the effectiveness or efficiency in services can be improved. Restructuring should occur before the parishes or schools become so fragile or weak that it is difficult to build a viable future.

What Steps May Be Needed? 

	Determine which parish and schools are (or will be) affected and should be included in the planning process.
	Study community demographic data to determine long-term population trends.
	Evaluate current ministries of the affected schools or parishes and consider appropriate future ministry potential.
	List options with the pros and cons of each.
	Assess the financial consequences of acting, or the consequences of failing to act, in a timely fashion.
	Because change is always difficult and sometimes traumatic, consider ways people should be involved so that they have understanding and ownership of  outcomes.

Meitler Consultants has the Experience Needed

The consultants are expert facilitators and bring an objective perspective.

The consultants have a depth of analysis capabilities: demographic research, analysis of enrollment and membership, market research, financial analysis, facility evaluation.

The consultants bring experiences from similar situations.

Meitler Consultants will adapt the consultation process and recommended solutions to the local situation.

Meitler Consultants has provided leadership in 66 restructuring and consolidation studies.