More than 40 years supporting Catholic organizations
What is the Bishop's Stewardship Appeal?
The Bishop’s Stewardship Appeal (BSA) is the annual fund-raising drive for
the Diocese of Charleston. This effort began in 1962 and was known as the
Diocesan Development Fund. Each year, the 120 parishes and missions of our
diocese take part in the BSA to raise funds for the support of centralized
parish services, ministries, programs and organizations of the Diocese of
Charleston.
Approximately two-thirds of the funds contributed to the Bishop’s Stewardship
Appeal help finance
diocesan services to parishes and schools. These funds are part of the total
income stream of the diocese and departmental allocations are determined
through the budgeting process. The BSA is vital to funding the essential
offices, services and ministries that serve the parishes, missions and schools
of the Diocese of Charleston. Therefore, it can be said that every parish
and school receives Bishop’s Stewardship Appeal
funding.
What Should We Give?
A Gift of Prayer
Pray for the Church, for our diocesan family, and for all people who support
or are supported by the Bishop’s Stewardship Appeal.
A Gift of Talent
Volunteer in your parish, school, community, and in diocesan ministries.
A Sacrificial Gift
Consider making a pledge or one-time gift to support
the ministries, organizations, and thousands of people being served
by the Bishop’s Stewardship Appeal. Your gift is a meaningful and effective
faith response to the needs in our diocese. Please continue working toward
your stewardship commitment of 10 percent, designating 5 percent to your
parish, 4 percent to other charities, and 1 percent to the diocese through
the Bishop’s Stewardship Appeal.
How Can I Give?
Pledge cards were mailed to individual homes; you can complete the pledge
card by indicating the amount of your total pledge and first payment. Be
sure to indicate your payment plan if making a pledge. Please make all checks
payable to the Bishop's Stewardship Appeal and send your gift to the address
below.
Some parishes, as part of their parish envelopes, include a Bishop's Stewardship
Appeal envelope in which they forward contributions to the diocese.
You can support the BSA by paying through your parish envelope system, by
using the pledge card or by calling the office. We also accept credit card
donations and gifts of stock.
All donations to the BSA are fully tax deductible. Please keep in mind that
it may be particularly advantageous for some individuals to contribute stock,
appreciated securities, annuities, real estate or other valuables. In many
cases, the tax savings may be more than the original investment in the gift.
Because each situation is unique, we encourage donors to discuss their charitable
goals with a financial advisor.
For more information
Diocese of Charleston
P.O. Box 300
Charleston, SC 29402
(843) 853-2130 ext. 211
Published Feb. 5, 2004
The Catholic Miscellany