Wednesday Weekly – 8Jan14
Wednesday Weekly January 8, 2014 Print Version
1. Payroll Reminders
- WCB Reminder – Your 4th quarter report of payments the parish or school has made to individuals and to contractors who are not registered with WCB are due. This includes replacement ministry personnel. Please send to Payroll Services as soon as possible if you have not already done so.
- T4-A’s – We must issues T4-A’s to an individual if the total of all payments to the individual in the calendar year was more than $500. This includes anyone who considers themselves self-employed, has the payment made in their personal name and is not registered with WorkSafeBC. Payments include but are not limited to lump-sum payments, retiring allowances, fees or other amounts for services. For the diocese, the most common payments would be honorariums for presenters and payments for services such as cleaning, snow removal, gardening, organist and other miscellaneous activities. Please provide Payroll Services with the name, address, social insurance number and amount so that a T4-A slip can be produced. This information must be provided by January 2th5 as T4-A slips must be sent out by February 28th.
If you have any questions, please call Lynn Monteith at 250 964-5646 or e-mail at: lynn-monteith@pgdiocese.bc.ca.
2. Prince George Crisis Pregnancy Centre
Parishes in the Central region as asked to post the attached invitation from the Prince George Crisis Pregnancy Centre and place the information in parish bulletins for the next two weekends (January 12/19).
3. Schedule of Collections 2014-2015
For those parishes who are ordering Collection envelope packages, the schedule for 2015 collections is attached. The 2014 schedule is also included for those who need this information.
4. Confirmation/First Eucharist Schedule 2014
The second draft of the 2014 Confirmation/First Eucharist Schedule is attached. Please contact Lisa Weber at lisa@pgdiocese.bc.ca by Tuesday, January 14th if any date changes are required so that the schedule can be finalized. Times may be adjusted closer to the actual dates, if needed. Thank you.
5. January Day of Adoration
Please put the following notice in parish bulletins in the Central Region:
Emmanuel Hermitage invites you to a Personal Date with Jesus on January 14 in the Domano Chapel (at the Domano Renewal Centre, 6500 Southridge Ave.). Mass will be celebrated at 7:30 a.m. and the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for a day of silent prayer and adoration. We will pray especially for the people and needs of our Diocese, the universal Church, and the world. In particular we will pray for the protection of all human life, for vocations, and for the intentions of those participating in the day. Please mark your calendar on the second Tuesday of each month for Personal Dates with Jesus days.
6. Catholic Connections: A Restorative Justice Network in Canada
Most Rev. Gary M. Gordon in his role as Bishop Ponens to Correctional Ministry in Canada for the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops requests that the attached information be circulated in parish bulletins. For further information regarding Catholic Connections, please visit their website at www.ccinrj.ca.
20140108 Attach Catholic Connections – Bulletin Announcements
7. Week of Christian Unity
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will be celebrated around the world, January 18-25, 2014. The theme for this year is “Has Christ been Divided?” This worldwide week of prayer encourages all Christians to meet, to participate in common prayer and other community activities and especially to pray that all be one as Christ desires. For further information and online resources, please refer to: http://www.councilofchurches.ca/en/Our_Faith/week-of-prayer.cfm
8. Appeal Update
Income tax receipts for donations will be issued in February 2014 for the 2013 calendar year except for those donations made using CanadaHelps. They issue receipts for all donations made through their website.
Wednesday Weekly – 24Dec13
Wednesday Weekly December 24, 2013 Print version
December 31, 2013 Addition: January 1, 2014 Message from CCCB President, Archbishop Paul- André Durocher
CCCB Message for January 1 2014
1. 2013 Tax Receiptable Donations – Reminders
To be eligible for a 2013 donation receipt, donations must be received by the parish on or before December 31, 2013 but do not have to be deposited in the bank in December. Any cheques must be dated 2013. Please separate any Appeal donations that were received in 2013 and send them as soon as possible to the Finance office labelled “2013 Donations”. Thank you!
2. Appeal Update
Wednesday Weekly – 18Dec13
Wednesday Weekly December 18, 2013 Print Version
1. Diocesan Centre Christmas Schedule
The Diocesan Centre will be closed for the holidays from noon on December 24th to January 1st. We will reopen at 8:30 am on January 2nd, 2014. Merry Christmas!
2. Domano Renewal Centre – January Calendar
The January At a Glance newsletter for the Domano Renewal Centre is attached. If you have any questions regarding our programs or to register for a program, please contact us by email at drc@pgdiocese.bc.ca or by calling 250-964-4475. Events can also be viewed on the Diocesan Calendar found on the Diocese website.
3. Christmas Message from CCCB
Please find attached the Christmas Message from Most Rev. Paul-André Durocher, President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops.
4. World Day of Peace – Message from Pope Francis
Please find attached a message from the Holy Father, Pope Francis for the World Day of Peace, January 1, 2014, entitled “Fraternity, The Foundation and Pathway to Peace”.
The message is best printed as a booklet on 8 ½ x 11 paper. Instructions for printing are as follows:
Booklet printing with a duplex printer
- File > Print > Page Sizing & Handling: Booklet
- File > Print > Booklet subset: Both sides
- File > Print > Orientation: Portrait
- File > Print > Printer Properties: Print on Both Sides, Preserve Layout, Flip Pages Up, Booklet Layout: Off, Pages per sheet: 1
Booklet printing with a one-side-of-paper printer
- File > Print > Page Sizing & Handling: Booklet
- File > Print > Booklet subset: Front side only
- See Orientation and Printer Properties above
- Load printed front-side pages into printer input tray (maybe face down, reverse order)
- File > Print > Booklet subset: Back side only
5. 24 Hours for World Peace Online Vigil
The CCCB forwarded the attached poster from Sister Turcot, Coordinator of Pax Christi Montreal. A 24-hour on-line international vigil for world peace is to be held this coming January 1, 2014, the World Day of Peace. Its goal is to show the hope we hold and share for all of humanity on the first day of the new year. This initiative “was motivated by appeals made by Pope Francis and the CCCB to pray and fast for peace in Syria last September.” To participate in the vigil and to follow along with preparations, subscribe at: http://24hoursforworldpeace.org
6. Monthly Day of Adoration
Please put the following notice in parish bulletins in the Central Region:
Emmanuel Hermitage invites you to a Personal Date with Jesus on January 14 in the Domano Chapel (at the Domano Renewal Centre, 6500 Southridge Ave). Mass will be celebrated at 7:30 a.m. and the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for a day of silent prayer and adoration. We will pray especially for the people and needs of our Diocese, the universal Church, and the world. In particular we will pray for the protection of all human life, for vocations, and for the intentions of those participating in the day. Please mark your calendar on the second Tuesday of each month for Personal Dates with Jesus days.
7. Appeal Update
Wednesday Weekly – 11Dec13
Wednesday Weekly December 11, 2013 Print Version
1. Mass in the Fillipino Language
Please put the following notice in parish bulletins in the Central Region:
Mass in the Filipino language will be held in Prince George on December 18 at Immaculate Conception, December 19 at St. Mary’s, and December 20 at Sacred Heart Cathedral following the tradition of Misa de Gallo in the Philippines. Caroling begins at 7:00 pm with Mass at 7:30 pm with Rev. Rene Antonio presiding. Refreshments follow after first two Masses and a potluck dinner follows after December 20th Mass. For further information, please contact Lorenzo Sia at 250-640-0884 or lorenzo.sia@gmail.com
2. Confirmation/First Eucharist Draft Schedule
A copy of the draft confirmation/First Eucharist 2014 schedule is attached. Most parishes have been contacted in advance by the Bishop’s office to assist with development of the schedule – thank you to all for your cooperation. Christ The King, Kitimat will be added to the schedule once they have had an opportunity to discuss dates locally. If you wish to discuss the dates or time assigned to your parish further, please contact Lisa Weber at 250-964-5644 or lisa@pgdiocese.bc.ca as soon as possible. Thank you.
3. Synod Reminder
The preparatory document for next year’s Synod of Bishops on the Family was sent to parishes in November. Pastors and Pastoral Life Directors are reminded that responses gathered from their local community are to be returned to Fr. Richard Beaudette by email to rabomi@pgdiocese.bc.ca; by fax to 250-964-2101 or by mail to the Diocesan Centre by the deadline date of December 13, 2013. Thank you.
4. CCCB Publications
CCCB Publications will be closed during the Christmas season from December 23, 2013 to January 2, 2014. The last day for ordering in 2013 will be December 13, 2013. Any orders placed online during this period will be promptly processed following the closure.
5. Development and Peace – Wave of Prayer
Development and Peace announced it will join Caritas Internationalis in a special focus to end world hunger. This campaign began with a “wave of prayer” on December 10 which was International Human Rights Day. The campaign theme “One human family, food for all”, will also be used by Development and Peace as its theme for the 2014 Share Lent Campaign. Further information is available on the following links:
Development & Peace: http://www.devp.org/en/pressroom/2013/comm2013-12-05
Caritas: http://www.caritas.org/2013/11/caritas-launch-global-wave-prayer-end-hunger
Wednesday Weekly – 4Dec13
Wednesday Weekly December 4, 2013 Print Version
1. Development & Peace Typhoon Haiyan Campaign – Canada extends donation period
The Government of Canada has extended the date for matching donations in support of Typhoon Haiyan to December 23, 2013. Parishes are encouraged to submit donations collected directly to Development and Peace so they are received prior to the new deadline. If parishes would like to send donations through the diocese please contact Catherine Cosh by email at catherine@pgdiocese.bc.ca by noon on Monday, December 16th.
2. Monthly Day of Adoration
Please put the following notice in parish bulletins in the Central Region:
Emmanuel Hermitage invites you to a Personal Date with Jesus on December 10 in the Domano Chapel (at the Domano Renewal Centre, 6500 Southridge Ave). Mass will be celebrated at 7:30 a.m. and the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for a day of silent prayer and adoration. We will pray especially for the people and needs of our Diocese, the universal Church, and the world. In particular we will pray for the protection of all human life, for vocations, and for the intentions of those participating in the day. Please mark your calendar on the second Tuesday of each month for Personal Dates with Jesus days.
3. Rise Up! National Conference
Please put the following notice in parish bulletins:
Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO) is a growing national, university movement. Each year, they host a national conference called Rise Up! that attracts hundreds of university students from across Canada. This year CCO will celebrate its 25th anniversary. Two UNBC students from our diocese, Melodie Van der Meer and Alyssa Dugdale, will be attending. They are responsible for raising their entire travel & registration costs. We have raised almost $1000, but still need to raise an additional $1600. If you can help support in any way, or if you are interested in attending yourself, please contact our diocesan youth coordinator, Eunice, at youth@pgdiocese.bc.ca. Donations should be made to Catholic Christian Outreach in order to receive a tax receipt for your support.
4. School Employment Opportunity
Notre Dame School in Dawson Creek is seeking a Temporary Part-time ESL Teacher for January 1st, 2014. The deadline for applications is December 14, 2013. Please see the attached ad for further information.
Notre Dame School Temporary ESL Teacher January 2014
5. Domano Renewal Centre – December Calendar
The December At a Glance newsletter for the Domano Renewal Centre is attached. Events can also be viewed on the Diocesan Calendar found on the Diocese website at: https://www.pgdiocese.bc.ca/news-events/diocesan-calendar/
6. Northern Catholic News
The winter edition of the Northern Catholic News has been sent to all parishes. Please contact Esperanza Vezina, Receptionist at the Diocesan Centre if your parcel has not arrived by the end of the week. Thank you!
Northern Catholic News – Winter 2014
7. Appeal Update
Wednesday Weekly – 27Nov13
Wednesday Weekly November 27, 2013 Print Version
1. Volunteers Needed
Please put the following notice in parish bulletins in Prince George:
Call for volunteers! Immaculate Conception parishioners are organizing a Seniors’ Christmas luncheon December 1st at noon at the parish. Anyone interested in volunteering their time to bake goodies or make sandwiches before this date, should email Bev Bagnall at bagnall.bev@gmail.com.
2. Rise Up! National Conference in Ottawa
Please put the following notice in parish bulletins and forward it to parish youth ministry coordinators and contact persons:
Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO) is a growing national university movement. Each year hundreds of university students from across Canada attend their national conference called Rise Up!. Two UNBC students from our diocese, Melodie Van der Meer and Alyssa Dugdale, plan to attend this year. They will need our support to raise their entire travel and registration costs. If you can help support these two wonderful young women in any way, or if you are interested in attending yourself, please contact Eunice, Diocesan Youth Coordinator, at youth@pgdiocese.bc.ca.
3. COLF
Please put the following notice in parish bulletins:
The Catholic Organization for Life and Family (COLF) has updated its website: (www.colf.ca). Get into the habit of visiting regularly – you will find a variety of great resources:
- Publications on life and family
- Workshop guides
- Reflections on hot topics
- Testimonies
- Gift ideas
- Hyperlinks to other useful sites
Register to receive regular Email updates!
4. Farewell Celebration for Susan Campbell
A farewell celebration in honor of Susan Campbell will take place at St. Mary’s Parish in Prince George on Monday, December 2, 2013, beginning with Mass at 7 p.m. and followed by a reception. Please join us in thanking Susan for her ministry among us over these past 18 years.
5. Appeal News
Wednesday Weekly – 20Nov13
Wednesday Weekly November 20, 2013 Print Version
1. Synod on the Family
The attached preparatory document for next year’s Synod of Bishops on the Family was sent to Pastors and Pastoral Life Directors last week. The synod’s theme is “The pastoral challenges to the Family in the context of Evangelization” and it will run from October 5-19, 2014. The document gives an overview of Church teaching on the family and spells out the many challenges facing the family in today’s society. The document also includes a questionnaire with questions on family issues which is to be shared as widely as possible so that input from local sources can be received. Pastors and Pastoral Life Directors are reminded that responses gathered from their local community are to be returned to Fr. Richard Beaudette by email: rabomi@pgdiocese.bc.ca or by mail to the Diocesan Centre by the deadline date of December 13, 2013. Thank you.
For more information about the preparatory document see the link:
http://www.news.va/en/news/preparing-for-the-synod
2. Rainbows for all Children – change in contact information
The email address for Rainbows has changed. It is now ursulam1941@gmail.com. Please update your Diocesan Directory and other records.
3. School Employment Opportunity
Immaculate Conception School in Prince George is seeking a Temporary Part-Time Music Teacher for January 20th, 2014. The deadline for applications is December 6, 2013. Please see the attached ad for further information.
4. The Bible in French
Please put the following notice in parish bulletins:
The Canadian edition of La Bible, Traduction officielle liturgique, will be available by the end of this November. The new translation was published in France with a special soft cover version for Canada issued by CCCB Publications. Translation work involved 70 exegetes, biblical scholars and linguists, working in collaboration with the world’s French-language Episcopal Conferences, including the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. The Bible liturgique has been approved by the Bishops of all French-speaking countries, including Canada, and received the recognition of the Holy See. Follow the links at www.cccb.ca for more information or to purchase a copy.
5. Appeal Update
Wednesday Weekly – 13Nov13
Wednesday Weekly November 13, 2013 Print Version
1. Special Collection for the Phillippines:
Attached is a letter from Archbishop Paul-Andre Durocher, President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, regarding the recent tragedy in the Phillippines. Parishes are encouraged to submit any donations collected directly to Development and Peace so they are received prior to the deadline. If you wish to send your donation through the diocese please contact Catherine Cosh by email at catherine@pgdiocese.bc.ca by noon on Monday, December 2nd.
Please insert the attached letter and/or print the following notice in parish bulletins:
Pope Francis invites all to pray publicly and privately for the many who have lost their lives or have been affected by this tragedy and to come to their assistance. The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has joined with the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace to prepare a first response and a plan of continuing aid for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan. Parishioners are encouraged to donate prior to December 9, 2013 in support of this campaign. The Government of Canada has pledged a matching contribution of all funds raised by this date. Mailed donations to the campaign should be sent to Development and Peace, 1425 Rene-Levesque Blvd West, 3rd Floor, Montreal, QC H3G 1T7. Additionally, donations can be made by phone to 1-888-664-3387 or online at www.devp.org.
2. Music Ministers – Message from Susan Campbell
Parishes are asked to please forward the following message from Susan Campbell to your music ministers:
Some parishes are planning to use new eucharistic acclamations in the new year and have asked me if other parishes are doing the same. If you plan on learning a new setting, please contact me before December 6th by phone:(250)964-4424 ext 239 or email: smcampbell @pgdiocese.bc.ca. I will compile the results and let the other parishes know what is happening in the diocese. Thank you.
3. Natural Family Planning
The diocese is pleased to announce a new natural family planning contact in Prince George. Asia Wilson is a licensed Fertility Care Practitioner who uses the Creighton Model System. She joins Cathy and Bill Vandenberg who teach the Billings Ovulation Method in Terrace. Contact information for both methods is available on the Diocesan website under “Links”.
Please post the following notice in parish bulletins in the Central Region:
Creighton Model Fertility Care System Introductory Session
Would you like to learn how to monitor your fertility in a natural way in order to achieve or postpone pregnancy? Are you struggling with infertility? Are you looking for concrete solutions to health problems such as endometriosis, PCOS, miscarriage, hormonal imbalances, PMS, abnormal bleeding, irregular cycles, post partum depression/blues and more? This (FREE!) session is for you!
In full accord with the Church’s teaching on marriage and sexuality, the Creighton Model Fertility Care System allows couples to gain knowledge about their fertility and find solutions to potential health problems. There will be an Introductory Session held on Nov 29th at 7:00pm in the basement of Sacred Heart Cathedral, Prince George. The session will be led by Asia Wilson, a licensed Fertility Care Practitioner and Ryan Wilson, a third year medical student. For more information about Creighton, please go to www.creightonmodel.com or contact Asia at asia.crms@hotmail.com or by phone at 250-596-5270. Please RSVP directly to Asia.
4. Knights of Columbus – Culture of Life Contest
Please post the attached poster from the Knights of Columbus on parish and school bulletin boards and put the attached announcement in parish bulletins.
Culture of Life Contest Bulletin Announcement
Culture of Life Contest Poster
5. Co-Directors, Evangelization and Catechesis
The following email addresses have been created for our new Co-Directors. Please update your records:
John Connelly jconnelly@pgdiocese.bc.ca
Fr. Jack Michalchuk frjackm@pgdiocese.bc.ca
6. Appeal Update
Parishes are kindly reminded to ensure all Appeal pledge cards are submitted to the Diocesan Accounting Office so they have the most up to date information before the second mailing. Thank you!
Wednesday Weekly – 6Nov13
Wednesday Weekly November 6, 2013 Print Version
1. Farewell for Susan Campbell:
Please put the following 3 messages in parish bulletins:
Announcement Diocesan Pastoral Centre
After 18 years of service at the Diocesan Pastoral Centre in Prince George, Susan Campbell, has resigned from her position as Director effective December 31, 2013. Susan has been instrumental in building many programs integral to the Diocese such as Lay Formation and Returning to Spirit. We wish her well in her sabbatical and in the new directions this leave may take her.
Farewell Celebration for Susan Campbell
A farewell celebration in honor of Susan Campbell will take place at St. Mary’s Parish in Prince George on Monday, December 2, 2013, beginning with Mass at 7 p.m. and followed by a reception. Please join us in thanking Susan for her ministry among us over these past 18 years.
Farewell Message from Susan Campbell
I take this opportunity to thank the people of this diocese for their support over the years. It has been a very rich experience and I leave grateful for it all. Thank you to all I have had the privilege to work with and serve. Several people have asked what my future plans are: I will complete my position with the diocese at the end of December and January 1st I will be moving to Quebec City to begin a year of French immersion studies. I wish the new co-directors, Fr. Jack Michalchuk and John Connelly every success as they move into a new ministry.
2. Celebrating the Year of Faith
This special year of grace ends this month on the solemnity of Christ the King, Sunday, November 24. To mark the closing, parishioners from across the diocese are invited to pray Vespers (Evening Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours) for the memorial of Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary at 7:00 pm on Thursday, November 21.
Parishioners in the city of Prince George will gather at Sacred Heart Cathedral. In all other locations, the prayers will be offered in the parish church. Lisa Weber will distribute a pdf of the prayer booklet to all parishes prior to the service.
3. Short-term priest replacements
Pastors are reminded that the permission of the Bishop is necessary when inviting a priest from outside the Diocese of Prince George to minister in your parish. Occasions for such invitations may include vacation replacement, sacramental celebrations such as marriages and baptisms, parish missions and workshops, visiting friend or former pastor, etc. The attached form must be completed by the priest’s Bishop or Religious Superior and returned to the Chancery beforehand. (This form will be posted on the Diocesan website in the New Year, but for now please make copies of the attached pdf.)
Pastors are also reminded of the information shared at the recent Council of Priests meeting regarding changes in the BC Vital Statistics Department which affects the length of time needed to obtain a certificate to solemnize a marriage. When a priest from outside the Province of BC has been invited to celebrate a wedding in your parish, please contact Lisa Weber in the Bishop’s Office at least three months prior to the wedding to allow time to obtain the necessary licence.
Authorization for Pastoral Ministry Form 1
4. Adult Faith Formation – Distance Education
St. Francis Xavier University offers distance education courses for adults seeking faith formation for personal and professional development: Diploma in Ministry; Certificate in Lay Ministry; Certificate in Spirituality; and the award-winning Diploma in Intellectual Disability Studies. For information please contact Continuing & Distance Education, StFX University by phone: 1-877-867-5562, email: diplomainministry@stfx.ca; or visit their website at: http://www.sites.stfx.ca/continuingeducation/ministry
5. Appeal Update
Wednesday Weekly – 30Oct13
Wednesday Weekly October 30, 2013 Print Version
1. New Directors of Evangelization and Catechesis
Bishop Stephen Jensen is pleased to announce that Fr. Jack Michalchuk and Mr. John Connelly have been appointed Co-Directors of the new diocesan Office of Evangelization and Catechesis. They begin their service in November.
John Connelly has been involved with full-time evangelization, communications and pastoral ministry since 1986. Fr. Michalchuk, ordained in 2001, has been involved in campus ministry and served as a pastor and member of a diocesan retreat team for several years.
The new directors are already both well-known for their work in giving parish missions locally. We look forward to their increased contribution to the mission of the Church in our diocese.
2. Notes on the Liturgy – “On Posture at Mass”
Please find attached the document, “Notes on the Liturgy – On Posture at Mass”. Bishop Stephen Jensen asks that it be made available to parishioners. Thank you.
Notes on the Liturgy – October 2013
3. Northern Catholic News
The Northern Catholic News is looking for articles from our parishes and schools to publish in its Winter edition. Did your parish or school celebrate a special occasion or event? Please let us know about it! Did you have a guest speaker or presentation that would be of interest to other parishioners? Please let us hear about it! Contact Mary-Anne Lewis Jamin at majamin@pgdiocese.bc.ca or 250-964-4424 extension 234 with your stories and pictures. The deadline for this edition is November 15, 2013.
4. Ordos Update
The Ordo(s) should be mailed directly to parishes from CCCB Publications this week. The invoice will be sent to each parish by Lisa Weber. Please pay CCCB directly. Contact Lisa if you have any questions. Please note that there is an error in the date given in the 2014 CCCB English-language Ordo for the 2015 Collection for the Pope’s Pastoral Works (page 416). It should read May 17, 2015, not May 10.
5. Domano Renewal Centre – November Calendar
The November At a Glance newsletter for the Domano Renewal Centre is attached. Events can also be viewed on the Diocesan Calendar found on the Diocese website at: https://www.pgdiocese.bc.ca/news-events/diocesan-calendar/
6. Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide
In response to the recent decisions by the BC Court of Appeal in the Carter case, as well as by the Supreme Court of Canada in the Rasouli case, the Catholic Organization for Life and Family has issued a news release, entitled “Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide — We have reached a crossroad: let us choose life!” A copy of the document is attached. For more online links related to this topic, visit the Diocesan website under the “What’s New” tab.
COLF News Release We are at a crossroad
7. Appeal Update
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the Annual Diocesan Appeal – Building Together in Faith. Remember that you can give your gift in various ways—cash, cheque, postdated cheques, electronic funds transfer from your bank account or online through Canada Helps. Some parishioners have elected to make anonymous donations through Canada Helps. The donation will be identified as “unaffiliated” unless the donor specifically identifies their parish. Also, anonymous donors will not be removed from our mailing list. If you have made an anonymous donation and do not wish to receive any future mailings, please contact your local parish to have your name removed from the Appeal mailing list. Again, we truly thank you as your gift really does make a difference in the lives of others throughout our diocese.
