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=== Rating System ===
=== Rating System ===
== Rating System (Infobox) ==
'''Overview of the Rating System'''
'''Overview of the Rating System'''


'''Scale''': A 1 to 5 rating, where:
'''Scale''': 1 to 5, where:
* 1: Very Liberal/Progressive
- 1: Very Liberal/Progressive
* 3: Moderate/Balanced
- 3: Moderate/Balanced
* 5: Very Conservative/Traditional
- 5: Very Conservative/Traditional


'''Criteria''': The rating is based on three key areas that reflect a diocese’s theological and cultural leanings:
'''Criteria''': The rating assesses a diocese’s theological and cultural leanings based on three areas:
* Liturgical Practices (e.g., traditional rituals like Latin Mass vs. contemporary worship)
1. Liturgical Practices (e.g., traditional rituals like Latin Mass vs. contemporary worship styles).
* Social Teachings Emphasis (e.g., traditional moral issues vs. progressive outreach programs)
2. Social Teachings Emphasis (e.g., focus on traditional moral issues vs. social justice outreach).
* Leadership Priorities (e.g., the bishop’s stance and actions)
3. Leadership Priorities (e.g., bishop’s public stance and diocesan policies).


'''Calculation''': Rate each criterion from 1 to 5, then average the scores to determine the overall rating.
'''Calculation''': Rate each criterion from 1 to 5, with Leadership Priorities weighted at 40% and Liturgical Practices and Social Teachings Emphasis at 30% each. Compute the weighted average, rounded to one decimal place, for the overall rating.
 
This approach ensures a multi-dimensional assessment while keeping the system manageable.


'''Detailed Criteria and Rating Guidelines'''
'''Detailed Criteria and Rating Guidelines'''


==== Liturgical Practices ====
1. '''Liturgical Practices'''
This measures the diocese’s approach to worship, focusing on the balance between traditional rituals and modern practices.
  Measures the diocese’s worship style, focusing on the balance of traditional and contemporary practices.
 
  - **1 (Very Liberal/Progressive)**: No Traditional Latin Mass (TLM); worship is exclusively contemporary (e.g., modern music, informal Novus Ordo).
'''Rating Guide'''
  - **2 (Somewhat Liberal/Progressive)**: TLM offered less than monthly or in fewer than 5% of parishes; Novus Ordo dominates with contemporary elements.
* 1 (Very Liberal/Progressive): No Latin Masses offered; worship is predominantly contemporary (e.g., modern music, informal liturgy).
  - **3 (Moderate/Balanced)**: TLM offered monthly in 5–10% of parishes or other traditional practices (e.g., Ad Orientem) present; Novus Ordo is standard.
* 2 (Somewhat Liberal/Progressive): Latin Masses are rare (e.g., only on special occasions or in a few parishes).
  - **4 (Somewhat Conservative/Traditional)**: TLM offered weekly in 10–20% of parishes or traditional practices are prominent.
* 3 (Moderate/Balanced): A mix of traditional and contemporary practices; Latin Masses are offered occasionally.
  - **5 (Very Conservative/Traditional)**: TLM offered weekly in >20% of parishes or strongly promoted diocese-wide.
* 4 (Somewhat Conservative/Traditional): Latin Masses are offered regularly (e.g., weekly in multiple parishes).
  - **Why it’s useful**: Liturgical practices signal theological orientation, with TLM and traditional elements indicating conservatism and contemporary styles suggesting progressivism.
* 5 (Very Conservative/Traditional): Latin Masses are the norm or strongly promoted across the diocese.
 
'''Why it’s useful''': Liturgical style often signals a diocese’s theological orientation—traditional practices like the Latin Mass suggest a conservative bent, while contemporary styles lean progressive.
 
==== Social Teachings Emphasis ====
This evaluates whether the diocese prioritizes traditional moral teachings or progressive outreach programs.
 
'''Rating Guide''':
* 1 (Very Liberal/Progressive): Strong focus on progressive outreach (e.g., poverty programs, immigration support, climate initiatives) with little mention of traditional issues (e.g., abortion, marriage).
* 2 (Somewhat Liberal/Progressive): Progressive outreach is emphasized, but traditional teachings are occasionally addressed.
* 3 (Moderate/Balanced): Equal attention to progressive outreach and traditional moral teachings.
* 4 (Somewhat Conservative/Traditional): Traditional teachings are prioritized, with some mention of outreach programs.
* 5 (Very Conservative/Traditional): Strong focus on traditional teachings, with minimal emphasis on progressive outreach.
'''Why it’s useful''': The balance between these priorities reflects a diocese’s alignment with either progressive social engagement or conservative doctrinal fidelity.


==== Leadership Priorities ====
2. '''Social Teachings Emphasis'''
This assesses the bishop’s public stance and actions, as they shape the diocese’s direction.
  Evaluates the balance between traditional moral teachings and social justice outreach.
  - **1 (Very Liberal/Progressive)**: Primary focus on social justice (e.g., poverty, immigration, climate) with minimal mention of traditional issues (e.g., abortion, marriage).
  - **2 (Somewhat Liberal/Progressive)**: Social justice outreach emphasized (e.g., >60% of programs), with traditional teachings addressed secondarily.
  - **3 (Moderate/Balanced)**: Equal emphasis on social justice outreach and traditional teachings (e.g., pro-life, marriage).
  - **4 (Somewhat Conservative/Traditional)**: Traditional teachings prioritized (e.g., >60% of focus), with some social justice outreach.
  - **5 (Very Conservative/Traditional)**: Primary focus on traditional teachings with minimal social justice outreach.
  - **Why it’s useful**: The balance reflects alignment with either progressive social engagement or conservative doctrinal fidelity.


'''Rating Guide''':
3. '''Leadership Priorities'''
* 1 (Very Liberal/Progressive): Bishop is known for progressive views (e.g., openness to dialogue on controversial issues like LGBTQ+ inclusion).
  Assesses the bishop’s public stance, actions, and diocesan policies.
* 2 (Somewhat Liberal/Progressive): Bishop leans progressive but stays within mainstream Catholic norms.
  - **1 (Very Liberal/Progressive)**: Bishop openly supports progressive views (e.g., dialogue on controversial issues like LGBTQ+ inclusion).
* 3 (Moderate/Balanced): Bishop takes a neutral or balanced approach, avoiding strong ideological alignment.
  - **2 (Somewhat Liberal/Progressive)**: Bishop leans progressive but adheres to mainstream Catholic norms.
* 4 (Somewhat Conservative/Traditional): Bishop leans conservative (e.g., emphasizes doctrine, supports traditional liturgy).
  - **3 (Moderate/Balanced)**: Bishop maintains a neutral stance, avoiding strong ideological alignment.
* 5 (Very Conservative/Traditional): Bishop is outspokenly conservative (e.g., promotes Latin Mass, defends traditional marriage).
  - **4 (Somewhat Conservative/Traditional)**: Bishop emphasizes doctrinal fidelity or traditional practices (e.g., supports TLM, defends marriage).
'''Why it’s useful''': Leadership sets the tone for the diocese, making the bishop’s priorities a key indicator of its overall character.
  - **5 (Very Conservative/Traditional)**: Bishop is outspokenly conservative (e.g., actively promotes TLM, opposes progressive reforms).
  - **Why it’s useful**: The bishop shapes diocesan direction, making their priorities a key indicator.


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