Strengthening Our Parishes
Our 156 parishes serve as the spiritual homes of nearly 300,000 Catholics across 16 counties in northeastern Wisconsin. In these communities, we join together as a family of faith to pray, celebrate the Eucharist and witness the Good News of Jesus Christ.
The one by One campaign will allow our parishes to invest in the mission of the Church, to more fully serve the spiritual needs of their parishioners and to share Christ within their communities.
Transforming and Enhancing Parishes
“In our parishes, the people of God welcome others and, through our communion with Christ and one another, strive to build a family of love.” - Bishop David L. Ricken
Support our Parishes
Many of our parishes are now in need of renewal. We must ensure these sacred spaces are able to provide opportunities to encounter Christ as well as send forth people to reach out to those who are no longer practicing but want to reengage with their faith as well as those who are seeking a faith home. Parish buildings may require upgrades, they may have delayed maintenance issues, or their staffing may not be at appropriate levels for enhancing or expanding ministries, programs or outreach.
The largest share of gifts to the one by One campaign will be directed to strengthening parishes, with 50 percent of the funds parishes collect — $30 million of the total funds raised during the campaign — remaining in parishes to meet the local needs they identify.
