Planning Our Future at St. Pius X
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St. Pius X Parish and School have partnered with the Institute for School and Parish Development (ISPD) to help us engage our community and plan wisely for the future. ISPD has worked exclusively with Catholic parishes and schools for more than 35 years, focusing on meaningful involvement of people in the mission. 
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ISPD is a national Catholic consulting firm that helps parishes and schools:
- Strengthen mission, community, and communication
- Build effective processes for planning and development
- Engage more people in parish and school life
Learn more about ISPD here.
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With ISPD's guidance, St. Pius X is:
- Gathering input from parishioners and school families
- Identifying our strengths and key areas for growth
- Developing a unified long-range plan for both our parish and school
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- ISPD Conversations & Interviews with Parish and School Leaders & Volunteers
- Parish- and School-Wide Ultimate Question Survey (UQS)
- Initial Review of Survey Results by the Steering Committee (group of around 30 parish and school leaders/stakeholders)
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- Refining key priorities for our long-range plan
- Inviting broader involvement in next steps
- Sharing periodic updates with the whole community
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What is the Executive Committee?
The Executive Committee serves as the core leadership team for our work with ISPD, meeting regularly to review data, discern priorities, and keep the parish and school moving together through each step of the process.
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Executive Committee MembersFr. Jonathan Hemelt, Pastor
Deirdre Macnamara, Principal
Katie Smith, Director of Advancement
Louis Bartels, Member
Todd Bourgeois, Member
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THE SURVEY RESULTS ARE IN!ST. PIUS X IS A COMMUNITY PEOPLE ARE PROUD TO RECOMMEND.
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Thank you to the 344 members of the St. Pius X family who completed the Ultimate Question Survey from August 31st - September 7th, 2026. We received a total of 601 comments that will help shape our long-range plan as we look toward our 75th Anniversary in August 2028. We are pleased to share a summary of our findings with you here!
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