How Contributions will be Distributed

The Catholic Diocese of Lansing is moving forward on a historic journey to raise $65 million in its first-ever comprehensive diocesan-wide campaign titled Witness to Hope. Based on the vision of Bishop Boyea’s pastoral letter Go and Announce the Gospel of the Lord, this campaign will advance the ability of our parishes, as well as our diocese, to fulfill the shared mission given to us by Jesus for years to come.

Strengthening Our Parishes: $22.8 Million

(Hebrews 10:24) “We must consider how to rouse one another to love and good works.” Parishes are where we meet the Lord in sacrament and community. It is at our parishes that we can best live our

Forming Our Youth and Families: $15.2 Million

(Jeremiah 29:11) “For I know well the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans for welfare and not for woe, so as to give you a future hope.” The future of our faith revolves around the

Evangelizing and Living Our Faith: $13.5 Million

(Matthew 28:19) “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and the Holy Spirit.” Evangelization is considered the Church’s essential

Caring for Our Priests: $7.5 Million

(2 Timothy 4:7) “I have competed well, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” Priest Pension Fund: $4.5 Million After a life of service to the Church, it is right to honor the sacrifice of

Supporting Our Shared Ministry: $6 Million

(2 Corinthians 9:7) “Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” The 2017 Diocesan Service Appeal: $5 Million Witness to Hope will sustain

The Catholic Diocese of Lansing

The Catholic Diocese of Lansing is moving forward on a historic journey to raise $65 million in its first-ever comprehensive diocesan-wide campaign titled Witness to Hope. Based on the vision of Bishop Boyea’s pastoral letter Go and Announce the Gospel of the Lord, this campaign will advance the ability of our parishes, as well as our diocese, to fulfill the shared mission given to us by Jesus for years to come.

A Decision of Faith

The Witness to Hope campaign invites transformational giving that brings profound blessings to those who give in line with their true ability—and great blessing to those who are served by the Church’s expanded ministry. Guided by faith, through personal prayer, those who contribute a legacy gift can inspire similar generosity from other faithful

Ways to Give:

Outright Gift

You may make your contribution outright in a single amount at the time of your pledge or on a date that you specify.

Multi-Year Pledge

You may spread your contributions up to five years. You have the opportunity to specify the frequency (monthly, quarterly or annually) and the start

Gifts of Stock

You may make contributions to the campaign by transferring stock. You will receive the full current market value of your stock on the date of

Gifts of Real Estate

You may make contributions to the campaign by transferring real estate. You will receive the full current market value of your real estate on the