“I’ve been with the Leadership Roundtable since the beginning and no matter how long the Leadership Roundtable exists, I don’t think that there is anything more important that we will do than the publication of this document.  If our whole purpose is to help the church professionalize its institutions in their financial management, in their personnel management… you have here the best standards for management and you have the extension of the canon law requirements for all of the Church institutions…”

“In an age of accountability it is a great asset for Catholic organizations to have ethical principles clearly articulated as our standards and commitment.  These Standards for Excellence will help to build trust with those who might doubt.”

Ms. Susan King
VP Public Affairs
Carnegie Corporation of America

“As the chief executive of a large non-profit, I'm well aware of the new scrutiny and transparency needed in order for supporters and constituents to "keep the faith" in our institution. This, of course, applies to our Church as well.  It's really a very good thing.  When the black box of mystery goes away, often there is greater support and involvement from the members.  What the National Leadership Roundtable on Church Management is doing by helping to establish a gold standard for Church functions is a sample and welcome blueprint for a stronger Church.”

“I endorse the Standards for Excellence and I encourage other Catholic individuals and organizations to do the same.  At this time in American history we need a clear statement of our foundational values and goals for all Catholic organizations with regard to the management of our temporal affairs.  If we are proactive in this regard we can model a style of management and administration that is comparable to the best of secular institutions, but at the same time reflects the power of the Gospel to transform the world.”

Rev. Edward A. Malloy, CSC
President Emeritus
University of Notre Dame

"The National Leadership Roundtable for Church Management is Catholic stewardship at its finest – extraordinarily busy and talented people of faith graciously offering, in gratitude to God and to their Church, expertise we desperately need but could not begin to afford. These are not so much top-rate business executives who happen to be Catholic as they are faith-filled Catholics who happen to be among the nation’s best in business, and in their Standards for Excellence, they have given Catholic dioceses, parishes, and non-profits an invaluable tool for improving our own stewardship at a time when trust seems to be in short supply but the need has never been greater."

Mr. David Spotanski
Chancellor, for Administration and Pastoral Services
Diocese of Belleville, IL

“The National Leadership Roundtable for Church Management’s Standards for Excellence makes a wonderful and much needed companion piece to NACPA’s Ethical Guidelines for Professional Leadership.  The Standard’s for Excellence challenge us to reflect on and incorporate excellence at the diocesan, parish and non-profit levels while NACPA’s Ethical Guidelines challenge us to maintain the highest standards of personal and professional conduct.  Thank you Leadership Roundtable for developing these institutional standards for the Church.”   

Mary Jo Moran
Executive Director,
National Association of Church Personnel Administrators (NACPA)

“The National Leadership Roundtable on Church Management has offered Church management a Standards for Excellence code that should revolutionize the way the Church conducts its business affairs. The code will allow those in ministry to concentrate on their true mission, knowing that good business practices guidelines are in place. We should all be grateful to the National Leadership Roundtable on Church Management for its tremendous contribution to the Church.”

Leon E. Panetta
Director,
The Panetta institute

“As a former CEO, and now director of the business operations of a very large parish, I have long advocated for a universal code of best business practices that would be adopted by all parishes and enforced by the local diocese. I am quite pleased that the Leadership Roundtable has recognized the urgent need for such a code, and has taken the appropriate steps to encourage the adoption of its Standards for Excellence code by both dioceses and parishes alike.”

Mr. Joseph B. Kelsch
Director of Business and Development
St. Anne Catholic Community, Barrington, IL

“St. Vincent DePaul often told those who would administer his extensive works for the poor that, "It is not enough to do Good. It must be done well."  The Standards for Excellence take that injunction to heart.

Those of us who are charged with leadership in the Church best serve the people of God when our organizations are effective, efficient, transparent, and broadly respected.  The Standards for Excellence provide a helpful touchstone for that task.” 

Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M.
President
DePaul University, Chicago, IL

“Adopting Standards of Excellence will help move each diocese, each parish, and all other Church organizations with a mission (Catholic schools, hospitals, etc.) from their current levels, filled with admirable good intentions, to higher levels of actual good outcome.

These standards, built on actual experience, promise to be an effective first step on the road to excellence. Adoption and implementation will be a boost to all people, dedicated to work in the service of the mission of the Church.

The Leadership Roundtable is to be commended on providing these standards.”

Mr. Anthony Brenninkmeyer
Former CEO
American Retail Group

“The Standards for Excellence codes developed by the National Leadership Roundtable on Church Management represent a major accomplishment. Joining professional ethics developed in the nonprofit sector with Canon Law, provides Church leaders a useful guide for decision making."

Dr. Mary M. Brabeck
Dean
New York University
Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development

Mr. Owen McGovern
Former Executive Director,
Catholic Press Association