Catholic Diocese Of Richmond

Parish Success Stories“The Living Our Mission campaign gives usa new opportunity to generously followthe example of Jesus as we reach out tothose in need, proclaim Christ’s Gospel tothose who have not heard it and engageyouth and young adults in a way thatgives us a future full of hope. Jesus is theone who calls us – let us respond with joy!”- Rev. Michael A. Renninger, PastorSt. Mary, RichmondSt. Andrew, Roanoke – as one of thefirst parishes to conduct the campaign, St. Andrew was able to meet avery large goal of raising 3.25 million.A majority of the proceeds from theircampaign went towards repairingand refreshing their church steeples.This was an important project as St.Andrew serves as an important Roanokelandmark.Incarnation, Charlottesville – accomplished a large goal of over 900,000. Inaddition to adding a significant amountto their evangelization fund, the parishwill be able to perform major renovations to their campus such as upgradingexterior lighting, renovating bathroomsand the parish activity center and building reserve funds for future needs.Church of the Epiphany, Richmond – exceeded oneof the largest standard goals of the campaign at 1.2 million. With the funds returned, the parish willbe able to address a diversity of critical needs suchas improvements to their facility, evangelizationand social ministry as well as preserve funds for future building projects.“St. Bede has been blessed with so many people who made it possible to expand our parish ministry by the building of our church hereon Ironbound Road. It is now time to complete that vision and respond to the pressingneed of our own time to provide adequatespace for the ministries of our parish on theIronbound Campus and to support the futureof the Church here in Virginia. To be a goodsteward of the gifts given to the parish and respond to the real spiritual needs of our parishfamilies, we need to respond now. I ask yourprayers and fearless participation in the mission of the parish and Diocese to make thisvision a reality.Holy Rosary, Richmond – raised nearly 400,000,eclipsing their goal by 24%. The parish will be ableto establish a fund for building projects, anendowment for future ministries and operationsas well as increased support for those in need.St. Michael, Glen Allen – with the third largestamount raised in the Living Our Mission campaign,St. Michael was able to well exceed their goal of 3.3 million (with over 4 million raised). The entiretyof their share is going to the building of a 10,000square foot community center that will serve toenhance ministry and deepen connectivity amongSt. Michael’s diverse community.St. John the Evangelist, Waynesboro –raised a staggering six times their offertoryand exceeded their challenge goal. St.John will be able to undertake a projectbeing planned for years and that is building a larger church, complete with handicap-accessible restrooms, more parkingand gathering space.Church of St. Therese, Gloucester – in their largestcampaign to date, the parish was able to eclipsetheir goal by 81%. The funds returned will allow themto see the addition of a portico, new exterior doors,new exterior lighting and new exterior signage.Holy Cross, Lynchburg – holds the distinction as the first parishover goal in the campaign. With their success came the opportunity to hire a youth and young adult ministry coordinator. Inonly a short time, the parish has seen a substantial increase inthe number of young people participating at the parish.Sacred Heart, Richmond – raised nearly two times theiroffertory and have realized a major accomplishmentwith the purchase of an additional building for youthministry. The building is in great shape and contains threeclassrooms, a kitchen and a playground giving the parishmuch needed activity space.”- Rev. Msgr. Timothy Keeney, PastorSt. Bede, WilliamsburgSt. Olaf, Norge – was able to exceed four times theiroffertory goal of 2.4 million. With this campaign success,the parish is able to build a new 750-person Churchwhich will be connected to the current parish facilities.The current parish facilities will be reconfigured to serveas a parish hall, classrooms and meeting space.Our Lady of Lavang – Vietnam, Hampton – received nearly70% participation from their parishioners and exceededtheir goal by 81%. The funds returned are designed togreatly enhance the life of their parish.St. Anne, Bristol – having just finisheda previous campaign, St. Anne wasstill able to exceed a large goal ofover 800,000 with great participation from its parishioners. The parish’ssuccess allows them to significantlyreduce their debt and save for futureparish maintenance needs.5St. Catherine of Siena, Clarksville –an extraordinary effort saw the parish nearly achieve 50% participationand eclipse their goal by 75%. Fromthe amount returned, the parishwas able to expand the size of theirworship space which has been along-term goal.St. Jude, Mineral – raised over threetimes their offertory and wellexceeded their challenge goal.The parish will be able to accomplish the building of a new parishhall, offices and religious educationclassrooms.Blessed Sacrament, Norfolk – realized a significant level ofcampaign participation at 40%. The funds returned will allow theparish to renovate their parish nursery as well as expand theirsocial hall, classrooms, parish library and youth ministry room, allto meet the increased demand for their growing parish.St. Ann, Colonial Heights – raisedthe highest amount in the historyof their parish by surpassing the 1million mark. St. Ann will be ableto significantly transform their parish by improving their food pantry,constructing an outdoor pavilion,renovating and expanding theirparish kitchen and replacing thewindows in the chapel.Church of the Holy Family, Virginia Beach – eclipsed an ambitious challenge goal of 1.5 million to build a new endowmentfor social ministry, update their parish kitchen and install a newenergy-efficient HVAC unit.6

Living Our MissionLiving Our Mission Parish Impact ReportLiving Our Mission1.5%6.4%Chronology of a Diocesan-Wide Capital & Endowment Campaignaign TimeplinameC2011July 2011 June 2012 How Parishes areallocating the LOM funds6.7%n New Capital Projects 30,861,000n Capital Repair Projects 24,571,000n Ministry Projects 4,381,000n Debt Service Funding 4,170,000n Endowment Funding 984,00037.8%47.6%Total 64,967,000Bishop DiLorenzo releases “Moving Forwardin Faith,” an update to the diocesan pastoralplan “We’ve Come This Far by Faith.”2012October 2012 December 2012 The Diocese Finance Council makes recommendationsto address financial challenges in light of the pastoralneeds identified in “Moving Forward in Faith.”2013 September 2013 nThe Pastors Advisory Committee hires GreaterMission, LLC to conduct the feasibility study. 2014 13 millionPastors Campaign Committee is established to workwith the consultants to design the campaign withimportant decisions needed in the areas of finalcase elements and goal, the parish sharingformula, the campaign budget and timeline,campaign materials, and assigning parishes to the initial pilot wave. 16 millionDEVELOPINGOUR FUTURECHURCH 14 million 22 million January 2014Kickoff of Pilot Wave with a diversegroup of fourteen parishesrepresenting different regions,sizes, financial situations. January 2014through June 2014ADVANCINGOUR SHAREDMISSION2015139parishes plan to use fundsraised for construction andrepairs.STENGTHENINGOUR PARISHESWork with pilot wave parishes toestablish campaign materials and refinethe campaign plan that will be used in allother parishes. Begin contacting other parishesto determine readiness for Wave One participation.July 2014By the NumbersntributionsCoSUPPORTINGOUR CLERGYAt the conclusion of the feasibility study, thepastors vote overwhelmingly to move forwardwith an unprecedented and comprehensive,diocesan-wide capital campaign.October 2013buti oofJanuary 2013DistriBishop DiLorenzo forms a PastorsAdvisory Committee to overseefeasibility study.55.5 Million 9.172Million 23 Wave Two begins, 33 Parishes2016 June 20164Wave Three begins, 71 ParishesLiving Our Mission active phase is completeLivin gissO ur Miparishes will fund ministries parishes are saving for theand outreach programs.future by placing funds intoendowments.Parish Construction and Repair ProjectsWave One begins, 28 ParishesJuly 20152316parishes allocated fundsto reduce debt.(Note: Individual parish success stories are highlighted on pages 5-6.) January 201542on7 raised for new constructionor repairs to existingbuildings.was the largestconstruction project fundedby the campaign.6parish constructionprojects exceed 1 million.parishes addressedemergency repairsto their building.Impact on the Larger ChurchIf it weren’t for theLiving Our Missioncampaign, new and/or increased parishassessments wouldhave been neededin order to addressthese financialchallenges.32%39%13parishes building newchurches or makingsignificant renovations.n Advancing Our Shared Mission 12,399,834n Developing Our Future Church 10,194,978n Supporting Our Clergy 9,466,766Total 32,061,57829%”- Michael J. McGee,Diocesan Chief Financial OfficerParishes are realizing profound and longterm benefits from the Living Our Missioncapital and endowment campaign. Theparishes will retain the majority of the fundsraised, an estimated 64,967,000 of thenearly 104,017,699 raised, or 62.5%. Parishes will use these funds in a variety of ways,including local construction projects, ministries, endowments and debt reduction.The table below outlines some key statisticson how parishes are using their Living OurMission money:Bishop DiLorenzo’s Finance Council forms committeeto study the financial challenges facing the Diocese.“Annual ReportDuring the Living Our Mission campaign,each parish combined their case forsupport along with the larger Churchcase for support. Funding the elementsof the larger Church’s case is a criticalelement of the Catholic Diocese ofRichmond’s long-term, strategic,financial plan.Advancing Our Shared MissionDeveloping Our Future ChurchAdvancing Our Shared Mission is comprised of five different funds.Long-term benefits of the campaign will be realized inDeveloping Our Future Church. The McMahon-Parater Tuition Assistance Endowment fund willreceive over 6-7 million for its endowment to assist more familiesin affording a Catholic school education. Youth, Young Adult and Campus Ministry Endowment willprovide a stable source of funding for programs directed atour young Catholics. Many parishes are developing programs in accordance with thediocesan Evangelization Pastoral Plan and the New Evangeliza-tion Ministry Fund will assist with grants. Two of the five funds are the Annual Diocesan Appeal and theEmergency Parish Capital Needs Grant Fund, in which the moneyis returned directly to the parishes. Funding the Annual Diocesan Appeal allowed the variousministries and programs to continue while the parishes wereconducting the Living Our Mission Campaign. The Emergency Parish Capital Needs Grant Fund is an exampleof parishes helping other parishes in their own Diocese to addressextraordinary projects in some of our most historic buildings –projects that these parishes would not be able to afford withoutincurring an irresponsible level of debt. Seven parishes received 1,375,000 in grants. The Diocese is investing in its buildings and new Diocesan DistanceLearning Centers (DDLC). The DDLC was piloted between the diocesan Pastoral Center andJubilee House, Abingdon, VA. Now, four additional sites have beenoutfitted with the equipment to host state-of-the-art teleconferences,distance learning and training. The benefits of this new technologyinclude additional ministry training and sharing of ideas withoutdriving for hours across the Commonwealth of Virginia to attendmeetings, saving time and money. Currently located in three schools across the Diocese, the DDLC arebeing utilized to provide opportunities for increased collaborationamong teachers and administrators. Administrators are exploring thebenefits of using this technology to expand course offerings forstudents through shared learning and faculty resources. A new endowment for Social Ministry Outreach and Mission Parishes will stabilize funding in this ever growing area of need.Supporting Our ClergyThere is a critical need to increase the funding for priest pension, healthcare and long-term care. The Priest Pension Plan will be nearly fully funded as a result ofthe campaign New funds for retired priests’ healthcare and long-term carehave been created as a result of the campaign In total, these three areas will receive over 5.8 millionThe welcome increase in vocations in our Diocese comesalong with the need to increase the funding for the cost ofeducating these men to be our future priests. The campaign will add nearly 4 million to the new SeminarianEducation Endowment Fund8

Living Our MissionBishop Supports Seminarians andRetired Priests Through Living Our MissionTwo important obligations of every Diocese are the education of seminarians andthe care for retired priests. While these responsibilities are financially supported in avariety of ways, a major step was taken to bolster their funding through the LivingOur Mission campaign.The Catholic Community Foundation established three new funds titled Seminarianand Advanced Education Endowment, Priest Health Care Endowment and PriestLong-Term Care Endowment, in order administer the funds contributed to the LivingOur Mission campaign. Once established, each of these endowments received apersonal gift to be paid over three years from Bishop DiLorenzo.“The Living Our Mission campaign is allowing our Diocese to fulfill its financial obligations for the future. With so many people from across our Diocese willing to join inthis effort, it was important for me to stand with them. That is why I chose to participate in this campaign in a meaningful way. As Bishop, I know the sacrifices our menmake for the Church and its people, and that is why I chose to support them as bestI could through this historic campaign,” said Bishop DiLorenzo. Bishop DiLorenzo hasmade known his intentions to support these endowment funds through a plannedgift as well.Due to the unprecedented support from the Catholic community through thecampaign, over 6 million will be secured to provide health insurance and longterm care for retired priests as well as additional funds for the Priest Pension Plan. Forthe education of our future priests, the new endowment will receive over 4 millionto support seminarian education and priests advanced education.Annual ReportA Very Special Note of Thanks Fromthe Pastors Advisory CommitteeDear Friends of our Diocese,Please accept our thanks for your generous support of our first diocesan capitalcampaign: Living Our Mission. It is through the thoughtfulness and gracious support of many people like you making gifts, big and small, that our lay religiousleaders and religious education teachers will enjoy continuing training for theireducation. In addition, our older priests will be assured of a secure retirementand our seminarians will find their formation adequately supported among manyother programs and projects our Diocese undertakes on behalf of our sisters andbrothers in the faith.A most important aspect of this capital campaign has been the effort to supportwork undertaken in your parishes so that the message of Our Lord can touch thelives of those who come through the doors of your faith community for prayerfulworship and practical assistance. We trust your pastor and parish staff know howgrateful we are to them for the encouragement they gave you, as well as theirassistance to the Diocese during this campaign, so that your gift will bear fruit notonly for the short term but for years to come.You and other generous contributors are making available the forgiveness, mercy and joy of the Gospel to all those who visit your parish family. There, they canand will find worthy programs, comfortable facilities and—most critically—openminds, hearts and hands in the service of God and neighbor.Thank you so much for what you have done and, if having pledged, will continueto do for your parish and for the Church in our Diocese of Richmond. It brings tomind the words of St. Paul to the faithful in Corinth:You will be enriched in every way for great generosity, which through uswill produce gratitude to God; for rendering of this service not onlysupplies the wants of the saints but overflows in many thanksgivings toGod. (II Cor. 9: 11-12)With prayers and thankful good wishes, we areRev. Msgr. Mark Richard Lane (Chair)Rev. John Adam AbeRev. Merlito M. AbiogRev. Eric AyersRev. Msgr. Walter BarrettRev. Daniel O. BradyRev. Jim CurranRev. Gerald KaggwaRev. Msgr. Timothy E. KeeneyRev. Timothy M. Kuhneman9Rev. Anthony MpunguRev. Msgr. R. Francis Muench, J.C.L.Rev. Sean M. PrinceRev. John David RamseyRev. Michael A. RenningerRev. Msgr. J. Kenneth Rush, D.Min.Rev. Kevin SegerblomRev. Joseph WamalaRev. Mark White10

opportunity to advance the mission of the Catholic Church in our Diocese and to the world. . Holy Comforter (Charlottesville) Holy Cross (Lynchburg) Holy Family (Pearisburg) Holy Family Parish (Tazewell) Holy Infant (Elkton) Holy Name