A live walkthrough for Catholic parish leaders in California
Stronger marriages and families. A parish that knows what to do next.
Communio helps a parish know its people, know its community, and know what to do next, then makes it dramatically easier to do it, without losing the human relationships that make ministry work. Join a 45-minute live walkthrough of the new Communio platform and see how it works in a parish like yours.
Hosted by Russ for Catholic pastors and parish leaders across California.
- Two live dates: Nov 10 · Dec 8
- 10:00 a.m. Pacific (1:00 p.m. ET)
- Live Online
Hosted by Russ Hoyt
FREE LIVE WALKTHROUGH
Pick a date
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 10:00 a.m. Pacific (1:00 p.m. ET)
Tuesday, December 8, 2026 · 10:00 a.m. Pacific (1:00 p.m. ET)
Registration is handled by Zoom. You’ll receive your access link by email right away.
What you’ll see
How the Relationship Health Assessment shows you what your people actually need, where marriages and families are thriving and where they’re struggling, inside your parish and in the community around it.
How the platform moves you from recommendation to execution: the event, the invitations, the volunteers, the reminders and the follow-up, built in one place instead of across a dozen tools.
How Shepherds in your parish are prompted to reach out personally when someone new arrives, asks for prayer or signals their marriage is struggling, so no one slips through the cracks.
How it learns your parish, your Catholic formation, your voice and your people, with you approving everything it sends.
Why more than a decade of proven relationship-ministry strategy is now within reach of a parish of any size, staff or budget.
Why this matters
The health of the Church is tied to the health of its families.
Marriage and family stability drive sacramental participation, parish engagement and whether the next generation keeps the faith. When families break down, the parish suffers; when they flourish, the parish grows. In Jacksonville, a decade of Communio’s relationship ministry saw the divorce rate fall 24% while attendance and giving each rose more than 22%. The platform puts that same proven road map in your parish’s hands.
Your host
Russell Hoyt
Church Growth Officer · California
Hosted by Russ for Catholic pastors and parish leaders across California.
What the platform does
Communio AI is the new Communio platform. Here’s what it does for your parish.
Know your people
The Relationship Health Assessment gives each person confidential next steps and gives leaders anonymized insight into where marriages, families and singles are thriving or struggling.
Know what to do next
Instead of seventeen things to consider, the platform recommends the next one, shaped by your parish’s people, priorities and community.
Do the ministry
Plan the experience, invite the right people, prompt a Shepherd to follow up personally, and see whether it worked. One place, no technical skill needed.
We use technology not to replace ministry, but to lift the administrative burden so more people experience real human connection.
Live attendees receive a follow-up walkthrough for their own parish.
Frequently asked questions
Who should attend?+
Pastors, priests, deacons, parish staff, pastoral council members and lay ministry leaders, especially those responsible for marriage, family, sacramental preparation and evangelization.
Is this free?+
Yes. It’s a free, live 45-minute walkthrough with time for your questions.
Is this just AI?+
No. The platform uses AI to learn your parish and recommend what to do next, but the ministry stays human: your pastors, staff and Shepherds do the reaching out, and you approve everything.
How do I register?+
Choose a date and click Register. Registration is handled by Zoom and you’ll receive your access link by email.
Will it be recorded?+
Yes. Registrants will receive the recording after the walkthrough.
How long is it?+
About 45 minutes, including time for your questions.
Do I need anything beforehand?+
No. Bring your questions about your parish’s relational health and ministry plans.
Pick a date and see it for yourself.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 10:00 a.m. Pacific (1:00 p.m. ET)
Tuesday, December 8, 2026 · 10:00 a.m. Pacific (1:00 p.m. ET)
Prefer a conversation?
Meet with Russ
Russell Hoyt · Church Growth Officer · California
Rather talk through your parish’s situation one-on-one? Book a time with Russ directly. It goes straight onto his calendar.
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