What has the sex-abuse scandal cost the church?
April 2002 76%
Oct. 2005 74%
In the last 12 months, did you
or your household regularly
contribute to the collection
at your local parish?
April 2002 38%
Oct. 2005 29%
In the last 12 months, did you
or your household contribute
to an annual financial appeal
of your diocese?
Feb. 01 79%
May. 02 55%
Nov. 05 77%
In general, are you
satisfied with the
leadership of the
Catholic Church?
Source: Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate
Note: Table made from line graph.
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