Convention Testimonials

"I thoroughly enjoyed the convention. It was great to put faces to names of those I’ve talked to over the years and to meet people from other parishes throughout the country. The break-out sessions were very informative and helpful. I learned so much and look forward to next year!"

Kathy, Coordinator of Parish Records
St. Patrick Catholic Community, AZ

"It was wonderful meeting the parishes and dioceses across the country that are using PDS. There were classes that introduced features that I was not aware were in the system. This will allow me to sign up for a more in depth class on the PDS website so that I can fully utilize all of the features within PDS. A convention is a wonderful way to network and meet others that are using the same software. Discussing how other parishes handle certain issues can do nothing but benefit each parish concerned. I would highly recommend the convention."

Rhonda, Accounting Systems Supervisor
Diocese of St. Augustine, FL

"The PDS 2008 National Convention in Phoenix was great! I can’t wait to go again. I learned a lot and met a lot of great people. It was such an affirming experience to have been with all the folks who work in church!"

Anita, Office Manager
Basilica of Saint Adalbert, MI

"I would absolutely attend convention again. There was a lot of new information that I was able to benefit from. The convention was extremely well done."

Francesca, Finance / HR
St. Francis Xavier Parish, AZ

"The key benefits to attending the PDS Convention for me are the ability to get any and all questions answered at one time, to network with other users and share hints on the software features, the fact that I can now put faces to the names that I've been speaking to for years, and to visit with old friends from PDS Arizona. I most definitely would recommend other churches attend the PDS Convention! The rewards far outweigh the cost!"

Margaret, IT Director
St. Patrick Catholic Community, AZ

"Key benefits of attending convention: Meeting others who use the system. Being able to have input into the development of the next version. Encouragement from PDS as we move forward in this new era of technology for the Catholic Church. Learning of an approximate timetable for the development of version 6. Learning that PDS is working on a program at the diocesan level. Understanding the full functionality of the PDS program. We would absolutely recommend other PDS churches attend the PDS Convention."

Ronald, Pastorial Associate
St. John the Baptist, IN

"I recently attended the first PDS Conference in Phoenix. The sessions were very informative and getting to interact with other people from different parishes who use the PDS software was great. It was nice to meet the PDS staff who I talk to on the phone many times over the past 14 years. I am looking forward to the next conference and
future updates to see what is in store
for us next."

Etta, Director of Finance
St. Rita Catholic Church, LA

"I really enjoyed the national convention for PDS. The various classes available were very helpful. The experience was made by being in the classes with so many other people who do your same job and have the same challenges you face. The questions they asked were so helpful and I believe we all learned from each other. The lunches together were a perfect time to meet people from other parishes and get their ideas. I really enjoyed meeting the PDS staff personally and hearing the story of how the company began. The PDS staff will listen to your ideas on product improvement and make the changes. They showed us how to go online and type up improvement ideas so the programmers can make the changes. Going to the convention gives you a much better understanding of how
PDS works."

Kelly, Business Manager
St. Stephen Martyr Church, KY