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Social media and the Church dealing with the pandemic

The response of Roman Catholic priests to Covid-19: A case study on the pastoral and communication activities of nine dioceses worldwide during the first months of the pandemic

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Pages 238-263 | Received 30 Nov 2021, Accepted 02 Feb 2022, Published online: 10 May 2022

Figures & data

Table 1. Dioceses of the sample.

Table 2. Ratio of responses/priests to the questionnaire by diocese.

Graph 1. Distribution of priests’ answers by diocese.

Graph 1. Distribution of priests’ answers by diocese.

Graph 2. The age of the priests (443 responses).

Graph 2. The age of the priests (443 responses).

Graph 3. Pre-pandemic information channels with the faithful (437/443 responses, 99% response rate).

Graph 3. Pre-pandemic information channels with the faithful (437/443 responses, 99% response rate).

Graph 4. Use of social media for evangelization before the pandemic (440/443, 99%).

Graph 4. Use of social media for evangelization before the pandemic (440/443, 99%).

Graph 5. Catechism and other Christian formation activities during the first months of the pandemic (428/443, 97%).

Graph 5. Catechism and other Christian formation activities during the first months of the pandemic (428/443, 97%).

Graph 6. Participation of the faithful in online catechesis during the first months of the pandemic (426/443, 96%).

Graph 6. Participation of the faithful in online catechesis during the first months of the pandemic (426/443, 96%).

Graph 7. Modalities in the celebration of Mass during the first months of the pandemic (437/443, 99%).

Graph 7. Modalities in the celebration of Mass during the first months of the pandemic (437/443, 99%).

Graph 8. Future reuse of social media for the transmission of the masses (435/443, 98%).

Graph 8. Future reuse of social media for the transmission of the masses (435/443, 98%).

Graph 9. Number of faithful returned to church after the first months of the pandemic (Weekday & Sunday average: 435.5/443, 98%).

Graph 9. Number of faithful returned to church after the first months of the pandemic (Weekday & Sunday average: 435.5/443, 98%).

Graph 10. Baptisms and Marriages during the first months of the pandemic (438/443, 99%).

Graph 10. Baptisms and Marriages during the first months of the pandemic (438/443, 99%).

Graph 11. Spiritual assistance during the first months of the pandemic (439/443, 99%).

Graph 11. Spiritual assistance during the first months of the pandemic (439/443, 99%).

Graph 12. Priests’ social media channels (419/443, 95%).

Graph 12. Priests’ social media channels (419/443, 95%).

Graph 13. Influence of faithful’s feedback on priestly media use (297/443, 67%).

Graph 13. Influence of faithful’s feedback on priestly media use (297/443, 67%).

Graph 14. Level of interest of parish employees in online activities (405/443, 91%).

Graph 14. Level of interest of parish employees in online activities (405/443, 91%).

Graph 15. Parish meetings during the first months of the pandemic (433/443, 98%).

Graph 15. Parish meetings during the first months of the pandemic (433/443, 98%).

Graph 16. Number of weekly parish meetings before and during the pandemic (439/443, 99%).

Graph 16. Number of weekly parish meetings before and during the pandemic (439/443, 99%).

Graph 17. Aid from the parish to the needy during the first months of the pandemic (437/443, 99%).

Graph 17. Aid from the parish to the needy during the first months of the pandemic (437/443, 99%).