21. Mr Robert Tong asked -

(a) Are statistics such as attendances, baptisms, weddings and funerals still collected from parochial units?

(b) If yes, why is this information not published in the year book?

To which the President replied -

(a) Yes

(b) Currently this information is collected by regional offices for regional use. Parochial statistics for 1992 appeared in the 1994 Year Book, parochial statistics have not appeared since. One major difficulty in a comprehensive collection of such information is the unwillingness of some parishes to provide it.