Catholic Church Bulletin Trends We’re Seeing in 2025

Your parish bulletin is a visual reflection of your church’s mission, culture, and commitment to clear, unifying communication. In 2025, we're seeing some exciting design shifts that are helping parish bulletins stand out while also staying true to their Christ-centered identity. Here are five key trends to watch for:

1. Consistent Layouts for Easier Reading

Gone are the days of long, full-page text blocks. Parish bulletins are focusing more on easy-to-digest two or three-column layouts that provide a cleaner, easier reading experience. This structured approach helps your community quickly find the content they need — whether it’s Mass times, announcements, reflections, or even Catholic comics! 

2. Modern Visual Hierarchy

The best bulletin editors are replacing heavy text box outlines and cluttered visual cues with thoughtful use of color and space. A light, neutral background behind sections adds structure without distraction, while occasional bold color blocks draw attention to key updates or events. See some great examples here. 

3. Branded Fonts & Color Palettes

Using too many fonts or defaulting to only using liturgical colors can make your bulletin feel inconsistent or, worse, like you aren’t intentional about your design. Parishes who value effective communication are developing a unified brand — sticking to one or two typefaces and a recognizable color scheme that mirrors their website, signage, and social media. This consistency builds recognition and trust with both members and visitors. Need some help in this area? LPi has assisted parishes across the country develop unique, Catholic logos and branding to better communicate their mission and unite their parishes! 

4. Refreshed Mastheads 

What’s a masthead? Great question! The masthead is the section of your bulletin that typically appears on the first page or even on your cover. It displays your parish’s name, logo, and all of the information you deem most essential to be able to navigate the rest of your publication. Your masthead helps form your reader’s first impression of your parish!

In 2025, churches are streamlining the front of their bulletins with their current branding, updated contact info, and digital presence (like website URLs and social media handles). If your masthead hasn’t changed since the '90s, it might be time for a refresh that reflects your community today! LPi’s bulletin service includes a free redesign of your bulletin that includes an updated, custom masthead. Head over to our website to see some before-and-after examples. 

5. Intentional Use of Evangelizing Content

Beyond great design, parishes are putting more thought into the content they share. Today’s bulletins are becoming valuable tools for evangelization, offering more than just announcements. The most effective bulletins feature welcoming messages, thoughtful reflections, educational pieces about the Catholic faith, and visuals that resonate with both long-time parishioners and first-time guests.

Remember, a beautiful design means little if the content doesn’t also serve your mission! A resource like WeCreate — our library of Catholic content specifically created to be used in parish communications like your bulletin, website, and social media — is a great places to start. It offers thousands of professionally designed graphics as well as Catholic articles, reflections, and weekly liturgical content ready to enhance your bulletin today. 



If your parish bulletin could use a modern update, you're not alone, and you don't have to do it alone! Discover how our expert bulletin design services can save you time, strengthen your parish’s message, and engage your parishioners all week long. Learn more at: www.4lpi.com/church-bulletins