Their influence can't be exaggerated. They set an example for other congregations that stirs them to experiment.

Anytime you have congregations worshipping either at multiple times or multiple locations, you run the risk of not having a robust, rich sense of who the congregation is. It's disjointed pieces and therefore allows for little cliques or niches within the congregation.

Anything that goes beyond just a large gathering -- such as using small groups to create a congregational life with their members -- that's a significant shift in the organization of a Catholic congregation.

Anything that goes beyond just a large gathering, such as using small groups to create a congregational life with their members, that's a significant shift in the organization of a Catholic congregation.

Overall, nationally, no religion is keeping up with the population growth.