For the past year, Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller, MSpS, has been in discussion with his leadership team regarding the prospect of an Archdiocesan capital campaign. The Archdiocese contracted with the Steier Group to examine the feasibility and potential support for such an effort. Between May and August, 1,365 clergy, religious and laity provided input through personal interviews, by attending regional Town Hall gatherings, and completing an online or mail survey.
The Steier Group presented the planning results and recommendations to Archbishop Gustavo and his senior leadership staff last month.
More than 80 percent of respondents indicated they were in favor of moving forward with a campaign. These results were shared with the Presbyteral Council, the College of Consultors, and all who participated in the study, and these findings were then published in the Sept. 30 issue of
Today’s Catholic.
Archbishop Gustavo has prayerfully discerned that the Archdiocese needs to move forward with a capital campaign. Information on how this effort will impact our parishes will be provided in the coming months. In the meantime, please keep this campaign in your prayers, asking for wisdom and guidance for this important endeavor that will make such a difference for our churches and the lives of our brothers and sisters in Christ.