Giving Societies

Your stewardship is vital to keep the work of the Church going forward.

Your enrollment in one of the following societies is an expression of solidarity with Christ. 

Without the financial assistance of Her people, the Church of Albany could not assist the thousands in need she now serves, educating our young, caring for the elderly, or giving hope to those who seemingly have no hope.

To help ensure the health and vitality of the Church and her work of ministering to God’s people, the following stewardship societies have been formed to honor individuals who have made multi - year commitments to support the Bishop’s Appeal: 

The Living Stone Society
“if ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious: unto whom coming, a living stone, rejected indeed of men, but with God elect, precious, ye also, as living stones, are built up a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up sacrifices, through Jesus Christ”. 1 Peter 1-10

The Living Stone Society honors a distinct group of stewardship leaders compromised of individuals who have demonstrated their commitment to a vibrant and financially solvent Church of Albany with a commitment of $5,000 or more for three consecutive years.  These exemplary leaders of our diocese will receive the personal thanks and recognition from the Bishop of Albany at the end of the campaign.

The Catholic Leadership Society
The Catholic Leadership Society honors those who make a leadership gift or pledge commitment of $2,500 to $4,999 for three consecutive years thus helping their parish to meet its annual Bishop’s Appeal goal and assisting the agencies and programs of the Church to carry out their work to serve the People of God  across the 14 counties of the diocese.  Members of the Catholic Leadership Society will receive special acknowledgement from the Bishop of Albany at the end of the campaign.        

The 1847 Society
Your commitment of $1847 to $2,499 for two years commemorates and celebrates the long legacy of stewardship that has left an indelible impact on the lives of people since the founding of the Diocese of Albany in 1847.  Our first Bishop, John McCloskey, envisioned a Church to long serve the generations.  On September 19, 1847 he was installed as Bishop.  In his homily he said, “The future of the Diocese of Albany as such commences with you and with me.”  Over the course of 165 years, the Diocese of Albany built hospitals, orphanages and schools, cared for the sick and poor, and educated children, contributing enormously to the quality of life.  We are the heirs of this great legacy.  While the 1847 Society celebrates our fore bearers in faith, it reminds us that the future of our Church and our community is still being written today.  Members of the 1847 Society will receive special acknowledgement from the Bishop of Albany at the end of the campaign.            

The Catholic Stewardship Society
Your gift of $100 as a member of the Catholic Stewardship Society is an excellent way to express your support for the work of the vital ministries and programs made possible by the Bishop’s Appeal.