Many ministries already have a presence on the Internet and others are considering it. To be effective in this presence, it is important to implement best practices in web-based technologies to present the message, attract readers and engage them in conversations and relationships rooted in…
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More Adult Catholics on Social Networks than Attend Weekly Mass
According to a recent study by the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) “One in four adult Catholics (26 percent) have at least one social network profile (e.g., Facebook, Linkedin, MySpace) where they self-identify their religion. A similar percentage, 24 percent, has one…
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A Book of Free or Nearly Free Computer Tools
If the idea of free computer tools that will make your life easier appeals to you, then you want to read “Upgrade to Free, The Best Free & Low Cost Online Tools & Apps” by Beth Ziesenis.
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A New Media Christian, the Ultimate Missionary?
George Barna has published a new book called “Futurecast: What Today’s Trends Mean for Tomorrow’s World” (Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.). His purpose is to help the reader use the data available to “make strategic decisions about how to make the world a better place to…
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The Church and New Media
Brandon Vogt’s new book, “The Church and New Media: Blogging Converts, Online Activists, and Bishops who Tweet”, released in August 2011 by Our Sunday Visitor is getting good reviews for good reasons. The twelve contributors are all pioneers in the use of social media for…
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World Youth Day 2011 and Social Media
World Youth Day 2011 takes places in Madrid, Spain from August 16-21. An anticipated one million plus people will be there to celebrate our universal Catholic faith with exuberance and joy. Pope Benedict XVI will be with them from the 18th to the 21st. According…