Dear Brothers and Sisters of the Diocese of Providence: The independent financial auditors have recently completed their review of our financial reports, and I take this opportunity to provide you with information concerning the financial activities of the Diocese of Providence for the past fiscal year. This is an account of the period from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009. The document prefaced by this letter has been prepared to be a “user-friendly” summary of the two main areas of activity that affect a great deal of the ministry and administrative work of the diocese. As such, it is a simplified report that focuses on the public activities that are supported by our General Fund revenues or by the annual Catholic Charity Fund Appeal. The news this year is mixed. The two funds addressed in this combined document report nearly break-even results for the year. But these results were achieved only by a directed spending reduction by diocesan Secretariats. A more complete and detailed financial report is available on the diocesan website www.dioceseofprovidence.org. A further examination of the full on-line report will show that our overall investments suffered in the recent poor economic climate. Like most of you, we experienced both rising expenses in some areas and, also, a drop in the value of our stock portfolio during Fiscal Year 2009. These are areas of present concern and will need to be closely monitored for the future. While there have been challenges along the way there have also been some bright spots. The success of the 2009 Catholic Charity Fund in achieving its goal has been edifying. I believe that this success is a testimony to the hard work of both priests and laity in our diocese. We know that the mission and work of the Church continues in good times and in bad. This vision has defined our past achievements and will be a part of our future. Finally, I am pleased by the continued success of the “Keep the Heat On” campaign that has raised $280,837 in the past year to assist so many of our neighbors in need. Thank you for your continued and generous support during this time. May God bless and guide you and your families with material and spiritual gifts! Sincerely yours, Thomas J. Tobin Bishop of Providence Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence User-Friendly Financial Report Fiscal Year 2009-2008 Year of evangelization +roman CatholiC DioCese of ProviDenCe www.ProvidenceDiocese.org “While there have been challenges along the way there have also been some bright spots. The success of the 2009 Catholic Charity Fund in achieving its goal has been edifying.” The Gabriel Project “Rejoice, Fear not!” The words of encouragement and hope the Angel Gabriel delivered to Mary in announcement of her unexpected pregnancy. This same message of hope and encouragement is delivered today to women in a crisis and unplanned pregnancy by the diocesan office of Life and Family Ministry. Gabriel History Introduced in the 1990’s, and renewed in 2006 under the auspices of the Office of Life and Family Ministry that same year, the Gabriel Project conducts training and informational workshops for volunteers in support of pregnant women. Funded by the Catholic Charity Fund Appeal, this ministry is helping Moms to be and protecting the lives of the unborn. Project Gabriel works one on one with pregnant women to assess and provide for her and her child’s needs though a support network of trained volunteers and diocesan staff. During pregnancy and after birth, Project Gabriel provides for women’s needs during their unique challenges and struggles. Ministry Impact In 2007 a pregnant, desperate and alone woman, contacted the diocese seeking assistance. Needing someone to listen to her struggle, through the Gabriel Project, the methadone addict would soon realize that her baby would force her to change her ways and eventually, save her life. Thanks to Gabriel, Mom, Dad and baby are doing fine. Another client was referred to Gabriel having been diagnosed with cancer shortly after giving birth. The Gabriel ministry provided babysitting service while Mom received chemotherapy. The Volunteer Program: Gabriel Angels Gabriel Angel volunteers offer assistance by mentoring, babysitting, praying or simply offering a friendly shoulder. They also offer parenting skills often needed by those who turn to this critical ministry. Thanks to parish and Catholic school support through collections, baby showers and diaper drives, the ministry is able to respond to those in need. The Gabriel Project provides Christ’s love, warmth and support to women and families struggling with pregnancy. For more information about the Gabriel Project, how you can become a volunteer or how you can help, call the bi- lingual staff of the Office of Life and Family Ministry at 421-7833 x 118 or email: [email protected]. Gabriel Project Satellite locations: Catholic Charities/ Social Ministry Office of Life and Family Ministry 184 Broad Street Providence, RI Tele: (401) 421-7833 x 118 Project Hope/Projecto Esperanza 474 Broadway Pawtucket RI Tele: (401) 728-0515 Gabriel Project Diocesan Social Ministry Outreach Office St. Charles Borromeo Church 190 No. Main Street Woonsocket, RI Tele: (401) 762-2849 Other Diocesan Social Ministry Outreach Offices that provide limited Gabriel assistance and acts as a conduit to the Gabriel Project: St. Francis of Assisi 114 High Street Wakefield, RI (401) 783-3149 West Warwick Outreach Office 145 Washington Street West Warwick, RI (401) 823-6211 Parish based satellites: St. Francis of Assisi Church 596 Jefferson Blvd. Warwick, RI Tele: (401) 737-5191 Holy Family Church 195 Walcott Street Pawtucket, RI Tele: (401) 724-9190 St. Mary of the Bay 645 Main Street Warren, RI (401) 245-7000 x 117 Year for Priests
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Dear Brothers and Sisters of the Diocese of Providence:
The independent financial auditors have recently completed their review of our financial reports, and I take this opportunity to provide you with information concerning the financial activities of the Diocese of Providence for the past fiscal year. This is an account of the period from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009. The document prefaced by this letter has been prepared to be a “user-friendly” summary of the two main areas of
activity that affect a great deal of the ministry and administrative work of the diocese. As such, it is a simplified report that focuses on the public activities that are supported by our General Fund revenues or by the annual Catholic Charity Fund Appeal.
The news this year is mixed. The two funds addressed in this combined document report nearly break-even results for the year. But these results were achieved only by a directed spending reduction by diocesan Secretariats. A more complete and detailed financial report is available on the diocesan website www.dioceseofprovidence.org. A further examination of the full on-line report will show that our overall investments suffered in the recent poor economic climate. Like most of you, we experienced both rising expenses in some areas and, also, a drop in the value of our stock portfolio during Fiscal Year 2009. These are areas of present concern and will need to be closely monitored for the future.
While there have been challenges along the way there have also been some bright spots. The success of the 2009 Catholic Charity Fund in achieving its goal has been edifying. I believe that this success is a testimony to the hard work of both priests and laity in our diocese. We know that the mission and work of the Church continues in good times and in bad. This vision has defined our past achievements and will be a part of our future. Finally, I am pleased by the continued success of the “Keep the Heat On” campaign that has raised $280,837 in the past year to assist so many of our neighbors in need.
Thank you for your continued and generous support during this time. May God bless and guide you and your families with material and spiritual gifts!
Sincerely yours,
Thomas J. TobinBishop of Providence
Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence
User-Friendly Financial ReportFiscal Year 2009-2008 Year of evangelization
+roman CatholiC DioCese of ProviDenCe
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clothe the naked visit the imprisoned shelter the homeless visit the sick bury the dead admonish the sinner instruct the uninformed counsel the doubtful comfort the sorrowful bear wrongs
patiently forgive injuries pray for the living and the dead
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“While there have been challenges along the way there have also been some bright spots. The success of the 2009 Catholic Charity Fund in achieving its goal has been edifying.”
The Gabriel Project
“Rejoice, Fear not!”
The words of encouragement and hope the Angel Gabriel delivered to Mary in announcement of her unexpected pregnancy. This same message of hope and encouragement is delivered today to women in a crisis and unplanned pregnancy by the diocesan office of Life and Family Ministry.
Gabriel History Introduced in the 1990’s, and renewed in 2006 under the auspices of the Office of Life and Family Ministry that same year, the Gabriel Project conducts training and informational workshops for volunteers in support of pregnant women. Funded by the Catholic Charity Fund Appeal, this ministry is helping Moms to be and protecting the lives of the unborn.
Project Gabriel works one on one with pregnant women to assess and provide for her and her child’s needs though a support network of trained volunteers and diocesan staff.
During pregnancy and after birth, Project Gabriel provides for women’s needs during their unique challenges and struggles.
Ministry Impact In 2007 a pregnant, desperate and alone woman, contacted the diocese seeking assistance. Needing someone to listen to her struggle, through the Gabriel Project, the methadone addict would soon realize that her baby would force her to change her ways and eventually, save her life. Thanks to Gabriel, Mom, Dad and baby are doing fine.
Another client was referred to Gabriel having been diagnosed with cancer shortly after giving birth. The Gabriel ministry provided babysitting service while Mom received chemotherapy.
The Volunteer Program: Gabriel Angels Gabriel Angel volunteers offer assistance by mentoring, babysitting, praying or simply offering a friendly shoulder. They also offer parenting skills often needed by those who turn to this critical ministry. Thanks to parish and Catholic school support through collections, baby showers and diaper drives, the ministry is able to respond to those in need.
The Gabriel Project provides Christ’s love, warmth and support to women and families struggling with pregnancy.
For more information about the Gabriel Project, how you can become a volunteer or how you can help, call the bi-lingual staff of the Office of Life and Family Ministry at 421-7833 x 118 or email: [email protected].
Gabriel Project Satellite locations:
Catholic Charities/Social Ministry
Office of Life and Family Ministry184 Broad StreetProvidence, RI
Tele: (401) 421-7833 x 118
Project Hope/Projecto Esperanza474 BroadwayPawtucket RI
Tele: (401) 728-0515
Gabriel ProjectDiocesan Social Ministry
Outreach OfficeSt. Charles Borromeo Church
190 No. Main StreetWoonsocket, RI
Tele: (401) 762-2849
Other Diocesan Social Ministry Outreach
Offices that provide limited Gabriel assistance and
acts as a conduit to the Gabriel Project:
St. Francis of Assisi114 High StreetWakefield, RI(401) 783-3149
West Warwick Outreach Office145 Washington Street
West Warwick, RI(401) 823-6211
Parish based satellites:
St. Francis of Assisi Church596 Jefferson Blvd.
Warwick, RITele: (401) 737-5191
Holy Family Church195 Walcott Street
Pawtucket, RITele: (401) 724-9190
St. Mary of the Bay645 Main Street
Warren, RI(401) 245-7000 x 117
Year for Priests
June 30, June 30, 2009 2008Revenues ParishAssessment(net) $2,789,421 $2,769,579 InvestmentIncome 15,787 64,018 GiftsandBequests 3,310 9,185 TransferfromotherFunds 908,536 830,184 AdministrativeOverheadCharges 787,267 761,963 Total $ 4,504,321 $ 4,434,929 Expenditures DiocesanAdministration $2,787,290 $2,755,447 MinisterialServices 304,164 230,277 CatholicEducation,SpiritualFormation&Evangelization 77,731 80,588 Planning&FinancialServices 989,574 927,164 NationalGrants 165,881 186,990 DiocesanGrants 142,250 151,600 Total $ 4,466,890 $ 4,332,066 NetOperatingSurplus 37,431 102,863 Less:CapitalItems: Capital&PropertyManagement (44,699) (79,349) NetAffectCapitalization/Depreciation/RestrictedAssets Released 68,091 (227,501) Net Result – Surplus $ 60,823 $ (203,987)
June 30, June 30, 2009 2008 Detail of Subsidized Support Expenditures by Areas of Governance Diocesan Administration Bishop’sOffice $212,227 $223,055 Bishop’sResidence 76,436 77,298 CathedralResidence 139,914 146,980 ModeratoroftheCuria 100,260 99,165 Chancellor’sOffice 212,610 206,848 Tribunal 277,017 275,104 CathedralChurchBuildingComplex 181,381 189,605 CommunicationsandTelecommunications 324,929 313,664 RICatholic 560,000 561,350 CathedralSpecialLiturgies 110,333 94,536 DiocesanGovernmentLiaison 36,058 28,326 BishopBoland’sOffice 19,100 19,100 BishopMulvee’sOffice 29,801 28,559 Bishop’sAdministrativeSecretary 78,018 75,104 ViceChancellor 42,598 29,128 OfficeofOutreach&Prevention 73,660 92,593 OfficeofEducation&Compliance 250,872 218,381 OfficeofHumanFormation 30,000 38,300OtherAdministrationOffices(under$15,000) 32,076 38,351 Total $2,787,290 $2,755,447 Ministerial Services Priests’GraduateandSabbaticalStudies $104,803 $30,000 St.JohnVianneyResidence 33,144 42,000 ReginaCleriResidence 30,600 46,089 SeminaryofOurLadyofProvidence 86,019 74,550 MajorSeminarianEducationProgram 39,347 31,500 OtherMinisterialServices(under$15,000) 10,251 6,138 Total $ 304,164 $ 230,277 Catholic Education, Spiritual Formation & Evangelization OfficeforWorship $77,731 $80,588 Total $ 77,731 $ 80,588 Planning & Financial Services VicarforPlanning&FinancialServices $217,861 $213,901 FiscalOffice 65,208 13,171 DiocesanOfficeBuilding (30,061) 44,213 DiocesanFacilitiesDepartment 161,845 140,255 StewardshipOffice 30,000 30,000 MISComputerServices/Maintenance 47,224 -- OfficeofManagementInformationSystems 285,761 282,460 OfficeofPastoralPlanning 54,270 50,726 HumanResourceOffice 157,466 152,438 Total $ 989,574 $ 927,164 Grants - National & Regional $ 165,881 $ 186,990 Grants - Diocesan Bishop’sContributions $17,250 $36,600 OurLadyQueenofClergy-Priests’Retirement(GF) 80,000 80,000 OtherGrants 45,000 35,000 Total $ 142,250 $ 151,600 Total General Fund – Operational $4,466,890 $4,332,066 Capital and Property Management DiocesanOfficeBuilding $43,675 $73,080 VariousOtherProperties 1,024 6,269 Total Capital and Property Management $ 44,699 $ 79,349
CATHOLIC CHARITY FUNDGENERAL FUNDADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES AND PROGRAMSParishes, schools and agencies throughout the diocese benefit from the expertise and services provided by the administrative offices and programs of the diocese. The following is a summary and detailed list of the secretariats and the individual offices and programs which comprise each secretariat.
Since 1925 the Diocese of Providence, through the annual Catholic Charity Fund Appeal, has generated resources to support the social, spiritual and educational needs of thousands of our neighbors who turn to the Church in need. Through more than 39 agencies and programs, the Diocese serves over 200,000 Rhode Islanders every year. The Diocese of Providence is the second largest provider of human services in Rhode Island, topped only by state government itself.
Funds raised in the Catholic Charity Fund Appeal are used solely in support of the agencies and programs designated to receive this support. This 84-year commitment to the integrity and trust of every donor’s gift is a legacy we can all be proud of and a commitment for the future. The following is a summary and detailed list of the agencies for the year ended June 30, 2009 and 2008.
Note #1 – Includes, RI College, Brown-RISD, Bryant University, Roger Williams University, Campus Ministry Agency, URI and Johnson and Wales University.
Note #2 – Includes, St. John Bosco Chapel, Rejoice in Hope Youth Center, Emmaus Youth Center and Mother of Hope Camp (Mater Spei).
