Office of Development and Planned Giving
PLAN THE CATHOLIC WAY
Monday, April 27, 2026 (9:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.) | Spiritual Life Center
Free Registration >> https://catholicdioceseofwichita.org/grateful-steward-legacy-society/catholic-legacy-events/
Presentation Topics:
Wills-Trusts-Estate Planning
End-of-Life Care & Ethical Issues
Senior Care & Living
Funeral Planning 101
Catholic Cemeteries & Burial Options
Legacy Giving Rooted in Stewardship
PLANNED GIVING – Sample Bulletin Text
Planned Giving: Legacy Rooted in Stewardship
Has our parish made a difference in your life? A planned gift is one way to say “thank you” and ensure that future generations will have the same opportunity to grow in faith here. By including <> in your estate plans — through a bequest or beneficiary designation — you can help provide long-term strength and stability for our parish community. To learn more about how your own estate gift can benefit our parish, please reach out to the parish office or contact Connor Meier at [email protected] or 316-440-1755.
IN LOVE OF GOD AND NEIGHBOR FUND
Grant applications will be open from May 1 – June 1 for the third round of In Love of God and Neighbor funding. For more information and to apply, please visit https://catholicdioceseofwichita.org/in-love-of-god-and-neighbor/. Please note that if your parish received a grant in January 2026, you are not eligible to re-apply for funding until December 2026.
FULLY ALIVE! CAMPAIGN REMINDER – Offertory Collections
As a friendly reminder, please keep an eye out for campaign remittance envelopes that may be included with the weekly offertory. While we encourage campaign donors to mail these gifts directly to the Chancery, some may elect to place them in the parish collection. If found, please separate and send/deliver them to the Chancery – we can also arrange a pickup, if needed. If you happen notice a larger-than-expected offertory gift from a parishioner, please call 316-269-3917 to verify whether it may be a Fully Alive! Campaign gift.
GIFTS OF SECURITIES BENEFITTING YOUR PARISH
Gifts of appreciated securities are an excellent way for parishioners to make their giving go farther. Stocks, bonds, and mutual funds may be transferred directly to the diocese for the benefit of any parish, school or supporting ministry, and the donor avoids capital gains tax on the appreciated value, while receiving a charitable deduction for the full fair market value. If you have parishioners interested in making a gift of stock, please contact Connor Meier at [email protected] or 316-440-1755, or visit www.CatholicDioceseOfWichita.org/Give for more information.
Stock Transfer Instructions for Donors:
- Complete and send the Letter of Authorization form* to [email protected]
*Office of Development & Planned Giving can also have this form routed for your electronic signature via DocuSign - Contact your broker to initiate the transfer using the following account information:
Account Name: Catholic Diocese of Wichita at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Account Number: 307-217085-221
DTC: 0015