DMI Survey
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Your participation as a parishioner is needed and appreciated.
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Our Mary, Queen of Saints Parish is participating in a survey on discipleship as conducted by the Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI). Your involvement is needed! Please help by completing a 15- to 20-minute online survey. Parishioners can access the survey via a link on our parish website. The survey link will be available and active from Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 7:00AM until 11:59PM on Friday, March 31, 2023.
Using the recommended online method will be the most convenient, cost-effective, and efficient way to complete the DMI (Disciple Maker Index) Survey. It can be taken using a desktop computer, a tablet, or a mobile device such as a cell phone. The plan and hope is to get the highest response rate possible. Please encourage all registered Mary, Queen of Saints Parish members (whether currently active or non-active) to participate in this effort.
The survey asks parish members to reflect on their spiritual life and provide feedback on our parish efforts to help all grow in faith. All responses are confidential. (The survey follows a multiple-choice format; no written responses required.) Our parish will only receive information about the community as whole. All MQS parishioner 16 years of age and older are asked to complete it.
The information gathered will be invaluable to Fr. Canice and the various parish ministries/groups/leaders in planning for the future and helping the parishioners of Mary Queen of Saints strive to be the best 'disciples' possible. Our survey findings will be conveyed by late spring/early summer at which time the results will be shared with the entire parish regarding what has been learned.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation and assisting in this important project! Your involvement starts here with the...
Click button to access the
MQSP DMI Survey♦
If you need to register with the parish or are currently registered but need to update information,
use the MQSP Registration online form to do so.
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Mobile Version
For those who would prefer
to complete the
Mary, Queen of Saints Parish
DMI Survey
using their smart phone,
just scan the QR code provided here
and begin.
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A "next Generation" Diocese
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What is the DMI Survey?
The Disciple Marker Index (DMI) Survey, as provided to the Diocese of Pittsburgh via Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI), is part of the Called for More intiative that is intended to provide deeper insight and a baseline for all parishes throughout our diocese.
To read Bishop Zubik's Letter to Parishioners - DMI Survey that discusses the importance of this effort, CLICK HERE.
How can I help?
Particpate! Take the online DMI Survey. Get involved in the actitivies that make up the 'Called for More' intiative.
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"Called for More" Pilot Program
The ‘Called for More” pilot is a process to support the Diocese of Pittsburgh in improving its care of priests and parishes, especially with transitions. It is an experience for priests that will benefit their ongoing formation regardless of age or assignment. It is also a resource to parishes that can help them understand their unique role and opportunities as a faith community.
In Phase 1:
- All parishes of the Pittsburgh Diocese will administer the Disciple Marker Index (DMI) beginning Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2023. The DMI:
- consists of approximately 75-question survey that takes about 15 to 20 minutes to complete
- covers attitudes and beliefs, relationship and satisfaction, participation, demographics
- open to MQS parishioners who are 16 year of age or older
- was developed by clergy, pastoral ministers, and leaders
- offers parishioners opportunities to reflect on individual spiritual growth and parish engagement
- consists of approximately 75-question survey that takes about 15 to 20 minutes to complete
- Additionally, all priests will complete a leadership inventory
- All parishes of the Pittsburgh Diocese will administer the Disciple Marker Index (DMI) beginning Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2023. The DMI:
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Parish Support
The DMI results will be availble during the 2023 Easter Season when the second phase begins. Upon reviewing the results, going forward:
- The Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI) will offer 2 levels of support to a select numbers of parishes up until Lent 2026 so that they can dive deeper into the survey information and gain insight to stay accountable to evengelization efforts
- Intensive Accompaniment - CLI onsite assessing, developing, training, supporting
- Virtual Planning - 4 to 6 months of online support and developement*
- All other parishes in the diocese will use a self-directed series of DMI webinars
*Mary, Queen of Saints Parish will participate in the 'Virtual Planning' support level. - The Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI) will offer 2 levels of support to a select numbers of parishes up until Lent 2026 so that they can dive deeper into the survey information and gain insight to stay accountable to evengelization efforts
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Measure Impact
- As a follow up, all parishes will be asked to take a DMI Survey in 2026 for comparison purposes
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Important Dates
- Wednesday, January 25, 2023 - assigned Point of Contact person given access to CLI Portal; clergy also begin leadership inventory
- Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 7:00AM - DMI Survey opens online
- Friday, March 31, 2023 at 11:59PM - DMI Survey closes
- Easter Season 2023 - DMI Survey parish results made availble (approx. May 2023)
- Summer 2023 thru Mid-February 2026 - Study and application of DMI findings thru Lent 2026
- 2026 - Follow-up DMI Survey to be administered
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About CLI
The Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI) provides bishops, priests, religious, deacons, and lay persons in the Roman Catholic Church with world-class, pastoral leadership formation and consulting services that strengthen their confidence and competence in ministry, enabling them to articulate a vision for their local church, to call forth the gifts of those they lead, and to create more vibrant faith communities rooted in Jesus Christ. The core values of the Catholic Leadership Institute are:
- Love of Christ and the Church
- Highest Standards of Excellence
- Care for the Individual
CLI sees a world where all individuals understand their God-given mission in life and is doing their best to fulfill it; a world where Catholic leaders are influential voices in society; a world where Jesus' example of loving, servant leadership is modeled in every family, workplace, parish, and community. Catholic Leadership Institute is blessed to partner with many dioceses, parishes, and lay organizations nationally across the United States. From financial governance to alignment with Church teaching, we are guided by the expertise and wisdom of Catholic leaders and bishops from across the United States.
(from catholicleaders.org/about)
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Regarding a Paper Version of DMI Survey
If you desire to complete a paper version of the survey, you may obtain a blank survey from as well as submit a completed one to the Pastoral Center located at St. John the Baptist during business hours. Please note that parishioners are greatly encourage to complete the online version rather than paper, not just for the sake of convenience and efficiency, but also cost-effectiveness. Though the survey only takes a short amount of time to complete, because of the way the paper version is formatted (for scanned auto-input purposes), a single copy of it takes eleven pieces of paper. Not good for the environment or our parish budget! Such printing, stapling, packaging and postage alone presents a true challenge.
As mentioned, the DMI Survey can be taken using a desktop computer, a tablet, or even a cell phone. If you are not all that computer-savvy, perhaps ask a family member or a friend who is a bit more tech-oriented to help. And you never know — it may lead to some inspiring conversations on faith in which you might have not normally engaged! Whatever your decision, thank you in advance for your participation.
If circumstances necessitate, our homebound parishioners who are on the Parish Communion Call List are welcome to make special arrangements to receive a paper version of the survey by contacting the Pastoral Center at 724.775.3940.
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