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Who is in charge of security at each parish?

2.1k+people in a security, safety or safe environment role

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2.1k+ people at 1.6k+ parishes hold a security, safety or safe environment role. 386 are on security or safety teams; the rest lead child protection.

People by role
  1. Safe environment coordinator980
  2. Other safe environment role410
  3. VIRTUS coordinator or contact177
  4. Security team or volunteer176
  5. Child or youth protection174
  6. Safety team or committee141
  7. Safeguard the Children82
  8. Security director or head73
RoleParishCity, state
Director of SecuritySt. Michael the Archangel ChurchCary, NC
Security Ministry DirectorSt. Malachy Catholic ChurchSterling Heights, MI
Director of Safety & SecurityHoly Family ParishLaPorte, IN
Head of SecuritySt. John Cantius ChurchChicago, IL
Safety TeamSt. William Catholic ChurchWarren, OH
Safe Environment CoordinatorShrine of Our Lady of GuadalupeBakersfield, CA

Showing 6 of 2,128. One example per kind of role, as listed. Names left out.

Source: Parish staff pages and bulletins, by role title · As of Oct 7, 2026

What are the Diocese of Nashville's finances over the last three years?

$23.5Mspent in FY2025

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FY2025 ran $2.4M short, after a one-time $4.4M transfer to a diocesan foundation. The two years before ended with a surplus.

Diocese of Nashville, by fiscal year
  • Revenue
  • Expenses
  • Net assets
  1. FY2023Revenue: $24.2MExpenses: $21.1MNet assets: $51.9M
  2. FY2024Revenue: $27.5MExpenses: $24.1MNet assets: $55.4M
  3. FY2025Revenue: $21.1MExpenses: $23.5MNet assets: $53.0M
Fiscal yearRevenueExpensesNet assets
FY2023$24.2M$21.1M$51.9M
FY2024$27.5M$24.1M$55.4M
FY2025$21.1M$23.5M$53.0M

The diocese's own offices only. Years end June 30.

Source: The diocese's audited financial statements · As of Oct 7, 2026

Which schools have a chess club?

265schools with a chess club, team or program

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265 schools in 42 states and DC list a chess club, team or program. Illinois has the most.

Schools with chess, top 10 states
  1. IL23
  2. OH21
  3. FL20
  4. NY16
  5. CA15
  6. TX14
  7. WI13
  8. MA12
  9. NJ10
  10. PA10
SchoolCity, stateProgram as listed
Althoff Catholic High SchoolBelleville, ILChess (Varsity)
Martin Saints Classical High SchoolEast Norriton, PAChess (Co-ed, PJAA)
St. Raymond High School for BoysBronx, NYChess Club (Academic)
St. Pius X Catholic SchoolChula Vista, CAChess Club (STEM)
Walsingham AcademyWilliamsburg, VAChess (Special Interest)
St. Brendan SchoolNorth Olmsted, OHChess & Checkers Club (Special Interest)

Showing 6 of 265. Only schools that list their clubs are counted.

Source: School club and team listings · As of Oct 7, 2026

Who advertises most in parish bulletins, by industry and by brand?

15k+construction businesses advertise, the most of any industry

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Construction leads by industry. By brand, State Farm reaches the most parishes: 1,055.

Bulletin advertisers by industry
  • Businesses
  • Parish bulletins they appear in
  1. ConstructionBusinesses: 15.4KParish bulletins they appear in: 26.5K
  2. Professional servicesBusinesses: 13.9KParish bulletins they appear in: 21.2K
  3. Health careBusinesses: 13.7KParish bulletins they appear in: 20.1K
  4. Other servicesBusinesses: 11.2KParish bulletins they appear in: 19.5K
  5. Finance and insuranceBusinesses: 8.6KParish bulletins they appear in: 12.5K
  6. Real estateBusinesses: 8.2KParish bulletins they appear in: 10.2K
  7. Food and lodgingBusinesses: 8KParish bulletins they appear in: 10.4K
  8. RetailBusinesses: 7.3KParish bulletins they appear in: 10.2K
BrandIndustryParishes
State FarmFinance and insurance1,055
ADTProfessional services872
Edward JonesFinance and insurance755
RE/MAXReal estate410
Coldwell BankerReal estate352
Knights of ColumbusFinance and insurance255

A brand's local offices count as one brand. Each parish counts once.

Source: Parish bulletin ads, each business matched to an industry · As of Oct 7, 2026

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