The Case
Parish Share
$9,000,000+
Many parishes throughout our diocese are in great need of funds for capital projects as well as ministry. Recognizing this urgent need, the United in Faith campaign will return 50% of all funds collected up to our parishes' assigned targets for their local needs. Once the parish has attained its goal, 75% of all funds raised over the goal will remain at the parish. The Diocese of Memphis will collect donor contributions and disburse funds to the parishes on a quarterly basis.
Seminarian Education Endowment
$5,000,000
The Diocese of Memphis is committed to supporting the pastoral and sacramental needs of our parish communities by providing for the formation of men for the priesthood. Currently, we are blessed with nearly twenty men preparing themselves for a life of priestly service. It is essential to fund this vital ministry, which operates at an annual cost of ~$1,000,000 ($50,000 per seminarian/year).
Priest Retirement
$3,000,000
As our diocesan priests age and retire, they are deserving of our support. In addition to the 19 priests currently receiving retirement benefits in the Diocese of Memphis, 16 additional active diocesan priests will be eligible to retire within the next ten years. The Diocese of Memphis continuously reviews our clergy's pension and retirement needs regarding the cost of living increases, medical care, living arrangements, etc., to ensure that we are providing benefits that allow them to retire with dignity and grace.
Youth/College/
Young Adult Ministry Endowment
$2,000,000
Our church's future lies in our youth and young adults' spiritual growth and development at both our parishes and college campuses. We must continue to provide opportunities to engage, encourage and strengthen the relationship the younger members of our Catholic Faith have with Our Lord and the communities in which they thrive.
Permanent Diaconate Endowment
$500,000
In recent years, the role of deacons' in our parishes has grown tremendously, serving an integral part of our spiritual and sacramental lives. Currently, the Diocese of Memphis has 55 active deacons, and 41 men enrolled in the diaconate formation program. The need for ordained deacons has never been more prevalent, especially within our growing Hispanic communities.
Annual Catholic Appeal
$2,500,000
Each year, the faithful of the Diocese of Memphis commit to sharing God’s care for our brothers and sisters in faith by their support of the Annual Catholic Appeal. The generosity of our families provides local and regional service to thousands of men, women, and children who experience the grace, mercy, and peace of Christ through the many ministries and outreach programs provided by the Diocese of Memphis. For 2022, the Annual Catholic Appeal will be incorporated into the United In Faith Campaign. Our capital campaign will allocate $2,500,000 needed to meet the needs of the diocesan Church.