Catholic Extension has joined the UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) to engage global youth in raising awareness of religious freedom and cultivating inter-religious respect, in a campaign called #forSafeWorship.
The Diocese of Amarillo is one of many dioceses and archdioceses participating in #iGiveCatholic Together, a bishop-led initiative in partnership with lay leaders in Catholic philanthropy
Seating is limited and ticket sales have been brisk for the seventh Bishop’s Gala, taking place Friday, May 3 at Amarillo Country Club, 4800 Bushland Blvd.
The Development and Stewardship Office of the Diocese of Amarillo is encouraging all diocesan entities and Catholic businesses to purchase religious calendars from the Catholic Church Extension Society for 2012. “Every year, supporters of the Catholic Church Extension Society Parish Calendar provide funds to mission dioceses in under-resourced and isolated communities all across America,” said Extension president Father Jack Wall.
Anyone with a child in college knows how expensive that can be. Multiply that several times to get an idea of what it costs to educate future priests for the Diocese of Amarillo. “I tell people it’s like having seven kids in college at the same time,” said Kim Richard, director of Stewardship and Development for the Diocese of Amarillo.
What is the United Catholic Appeal? The 2011-12 United Catholic Appeal is underway throughout the Diocese of Amarillo. Kim Richard, Director of Development for the Diocese of Amarillo answers some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the United Catholic Appeal. The United Catholic Appeal impacts the faith lives of families, individuals, and communities throughout the Texas Panhandle.
For 11 years, she’s been a mainstay in the diocesan office of Development and Stewardship, assisting parishes in the annual United Catholic Appeal and helping to maintain order amidst all the paperwork generated for requesting grants. On Wednesday, Dec. 1, Gladys Meyer will put all of that behind her and sleep in, thus beginning the next chapter of her life.