As part of a "Vision for Our Future," Bishop Michael launched the Distinguished Diocesan Benefactors [DDB] program in January 2011.  He called upon the faithful of the diocese to voluntarily support three initiatives through their financial gifts. These initiatives are:

Support for Mission Parishes

Support for Seminarians

Support for Existing Parishes

Thanks to the sacrificial generosity of DDBs from throughout the diocese and beyond, over $100,000 was contributed during the first year (2011) of the program!  As a result, vital ministries have received much-needed support; the work of the Church is being funded as never before!  There are visible “fruits” of our labors and efforts as mission parishes are being established and supported, seminarians are receiving scholarships, and struggling parishes are being revitalized.

A partial listing of what's been accomplished by the DDB program may be found by clicking here.

An "honor roll" of DDBs may be viewed here. 

You can watch the 12-minute video highlighting the accomplishments of the DDB program during the year 2011!

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Your generous support is what being a Distinguished Diocesan Benefactor is all about. Your love, your prayers, and your sharing of the riches with which you have been blessed make it all possible. You may contribute by check using the donation form included on the brochure available for download (below) and sending it to us by mail.  Or, you may contribute now on-line using your credit card. For your convenience and safety, our credit card donations are processed through Payment Processing Consultants to ensure security and protect your transaction.

See the "Honor Roll" of our

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You can download, print, and reproduce "Vision for Our Future ~ DDB" flyers to use as bulletin inserts or handouts!  They are a perfect size, printed 2-per page in B&W.  Simply CLICK HERE

Or, download the flyers in COLOR ... HERE!

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