The Bishop’s Fund Appeal provides financial assistance to the vital ministries of the Diocese of Ogdensburg. The following ministries are supported:
• Education of Seminarians
• Family Life Office
• Natural Family Planning Office
• Respect Life Ministry
• Bishop’s Good Samaritan Fund
• Formation for Ministry Program
• Office of Evangelization
• Continuing
Education and Formation of Priests
• Priests’ Graduate Studies
• Guggenheim Center
• Vocation Office
• Permanent Deacons
• Deacon Formation
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Campus Ministry Program
• Matching Gifts to Catholic Schools
•
Department of Faith Formation
• Diocesan Center of Youth Ministry
• Young Adult Ministry
• Department of Worship
Gifts of Cash: Checks
should be made payable to the “Bishop’s Fund Appeal.”
Pledge: A gift
to the Bishop’s Fund Appeal may be paid in four payments - at the time of the
pledge, December, February and April.
Online Giving: The Bishop’s Fund Appeal offers the opportunity to make your gift and pledge
payments online using a credit card (above).
Automatic Pledge Payments: To set up automatic credit or debit card pledge payments,
please contact the Bishop’s Fund Office at 315-393-2920.
Matching Gifts: Many
companies endeavor to match the charitable contributions of employees. Please contact your company’s Human Resource
Department to determine if your company participates in the Matching Gift
Program for Catholic Schools.
Gifts of Securities: Federal tax laws offer special incentives for
gifts of non-cash property especially that which has increased in value since
it was acquired. Simply click here for instructions
on making a stock gift to the Bishop’s Fund Appeal.
Qualified IRA Contributions: For those who are 70 ½ or older, you may wish
to consider a tax-free gift directly from your IRA to the Bishop’s Fund
Appeal. Please contact the Bishop’s Fund
Office at 315-393-2920 for instructions.
Bequests:
When considering gifts to a charity in your Will, please remember the
Bishop’s Fund Appeal. Gifts can be made
in the following manner through your Will: Specific dollar amount; a percentage
of your estate or a particular asset such as real estate or other valuables.
Mailing Your Gift: Please
feel free to mail your donation to: The
Bishop’s Fund Appeal, PO Box 150, Ogdensburg, NY 13669.
Scott Lalone
Executive Director, Development
315-393-2920
Valerie Mathews
Assistant Director, Development
Director, Bishops Fund & Stewardship
315-393-2920
Lorraine Carney
Clerical Assistant of Development Office
315-393-2920