ABSTRACT
This study explores and x-rays the application of Public
Relations concepts, principles and practice in the churches
especially in the selected catholic churches. The report
understudies and identifies the basic ingredients of Public
Relations practice and discusses how these components can
be effectively utilized for better church management and the
attendant positive returns.
The relevant information for this study came from open
literature, especially books and journals. Questionnaires were
also administered to some enlightened individuals in the
churches whose opinions are representative enough to form
an objective assessment. The pilot survey was used to select
some churches which were considered fairly representative of
the catholic churches in Enugu Urban
Sample proportion statistic was used in testing and
analyzing the results of the finding.
Finally, it was revealed
that inspite of the lip service paid to Public Relations in the
churches the practice still remains the antidote and pillar for
