Perpetual Steward Society

Christ calls us to use wisely the materials and spiritual riches that He bestows on us to bring about the greater good of the Church - that is, he calls us to be good stewards

The  Diocese of Madison Perpetual Stewards Society was established to recognize donors who have set up a recurring credit card or EFT gift with no end date to support any of the funds within the diocese.   By joining this society you are offering your continued support to carry out the corporal and spiritual works of mercy throughout the diocese.

A full list of funds and descriptions you can support can be found below.

To set up your recurring gift, click below, select your donation frequency, and leave the donation end date blank.  

In addition to advancing the mission of the church, the following benefits are offered to all of those in the society to convey the gratitude of the Diocese of Madison for your support

• Invitation to a Mass and reception with the Bishop of Madison

• Recognition in an annual publication

• Small token of gratitude blessed by the Bishop of Madison

Annual Catholic Appeal
Supports the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy around the Diocese of Madison

Bless Our Priests
Annual Fund to help offset retirement costs for diocesan priests

Catholic Schools
Supports Catholic Schools throughout the Dicoese of Madison

Diocesan Choir - General
Assists choir with expenses related to music, robes. supplies and Lessons & Carols

Diocesan Choir - Scholarships
Assists in the musical education of middle and high school church musicians

Disaster Relief
Support for the victims of natural disasters

General Donations
No restricted purpose, to be used at the Bishop's discretion

Internation Combined Collection
Funds 6 international collections approved by the USCCB

Love Begins Here
Youth program performing mission work throughout the Diocese of Madison

National Combined Collection
Funds 7 national collections approved by the USCCB

Rachel's Vineyard
Weekend retreats offering healing to people affected by abortion

Respect Life
Programs benefiting the dignity of all human life 

Contact the Office of Stewardship and Development at 608-821-3000 or Stewardship@madisondiocese.org