Address: Langfords | Friars Hill Rd | St. John's. Antigua | Email: dsjbchancery@gmail.com | Tel: 1-268-461-1135
Development & Stewardship
“His master said to him, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant.
Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you greater responsibilities. Come, share your master’s joy.”’
Matthew 25:23
Development and Stewardship Office
Christian stewardship is one of the fruits of discipleship. A Christian disciple makes a mature choice to accept Jesus’ call without counting the cost, and stewardship is an outward expression of such a choice. In responding wholeheartedly to the Lord’s invitation, the mature disciple recognizes God’s gifts, strives to take care of them, and shares them out of love for God and neighbor.
Everything we have, everything we are, and everything we will become is a gift from Almighty God. As stewards of those gifts, we are called to return a portion of our time, talent and treasure in gratitude for God’s great bounty. The Diocese of St. Augustine – with its parishes, offices, agencies, schools, and outreach ministries – has numerous volunteer opportunities and many avenues to give of your financial resources. To volunteer your time and talent, please contact your parish, school or agency directly.
The Office of Development and Stewardship raises funds in support of the Diocesan Church, its parishes, schools and agencies through effective marketing and communication techniques. The Office promotes Christian Stewardship of time, talent and material resources as a means of living a holy life.The Development Office fulfills its mission by encouraging and supporting the effective stewardship of time, talent, and treasure. Our Development Office also serves the parishes, agencies, and ministries of the diocese in their fund development efforts.
Our services include:
- Stewardship education and support
- Administration of the Bishop’s Annual Stewardship Appeal
- Grant writing and other ad hoc funding efforts
About the Annual Appeal
The Bishop’s Annual Appeal is our yearly stewardship campaign in support of ministries that serve our diocese, and which have a direct impact on our lives. Your financial gift to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal helps to support our parishes, schools, seminarian education and formation, youth and young adult outreach, services to the homebound and destitute, and so much more.
As the Diocese of St. John’s-Basseterre continues to grow so does the need to keep raising funds so that we can keep pace with our responsibilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
HOW CAN I GIVE TO THE BISHOP'S ANNUAL APPEAL?
When you give your support to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal you help make a difference.
Direct Deposit: You can make your donation through a direct deposit:
Eastern Caribbean Amalgamated Bank
Account Name: Bishop of St.John’s-Basseterre
Account Number: 0000000
WIRE TRANSFER INSTRUCTIONS:
Intermediary Bank
Bank of America, N.A. 100 33rd Street West New York, NY, 10001
Swift: BOFAUS3N
ABA: 026-009-593
Swift: ECABAGAG
Beneficiary Customer: Bishop of St. John’s-Basseterre
Beneficiary Account Number: 00000000
Beneficiary Bank: Eastern Caribbean Amalgamated Bank 1000 Airport Blvd Coolidge Antigua
CHEQUE:
Make your gift payable to the Bishop of St.John’s-Basseterre. Payments should be mailed to:
CATHOLIC CHANCERY OFFICES
P.O. BOX 836
LANGFORDS
ST. JOHN’S
ANTIGUA, W.I.
CAN I MAKE MY PLEDGE ONLINE OR DO I NEED TO DO IT IN PERSON?
We are currently working on way to make it more convenient to give. In the meanwhile please see the instructions for making donation via cheque, direct deposit or wire transfer.
WHAT IS THE TARGET AMOUNT FOR THIS APPEAL AND WHERE DOES THIS MONEY GO?
The cost of funding the operations of the chancery in the Diocese of St. John’s-Basseterre exceeds $240, 000.00 XCD annually. As the diocese grows, so too, the demands for better and increased services. Your support of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal supports the diocesan ministries inclusive of Pastoral Outreach, Seminarian Education, Catholic Schools, Priestly and Diaconate Programs, and Pastoral Services.
HAVE YOU EVER USED FUNDS FROM THIS APPEAL TO SETTLE COURT JUDGEMENTS AGAINST THE DIOCESE?
No, We have not. All proceeds from our annual appeal are utilized for supporting the various ministries and the work of the chancery.
SHOULD I CANCEL MY PLEDGE TO MY PARISH IN FAVOUR OF THE BISHOP'S APPEAL?
We encourage you to keep giving to the work of your local parish.
Your financial support of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal funds all the ministries, services, and programs which are designed to extend the effectiveness of your parish and address the needs of our brothers and sisters. Your brothers and sisters still need the food, shelter, education, a chance for a better future, priests for Sacraments, and hope that diocesan ministries provide. Decreased participation in these programs hurts our brothers and sisters who need these programs the most.
“Every donation is an investment into the future of the Church, directly contributing of the formation of effective priests who, in turn, shepherd and guide their flocks, sending them boldly to live the Gospel, to be the light of the world, and to fulfill the Church’s mission of bringing Christ to all nations.”
– Mark Gregory Williard
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