Stewardship and Development
Chief Financial Officer
The Stewardship and Development Office is the diocesan entity charged with fostering stewardship as a Christian way of life. The mission of this Office is to provide opportunities for all Catholics, called by baptism to be disciples of Christ, to identify with the local Church by becoming involved through good stewardship of their time and talent and by supporting financially the mission and ministries of the local and universal Church.
The Office of Stewardship and Development services include:
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PARISH STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM
Provides education and support to parishes conducting initial or renewal Stewardship efforts through meetings with Pastors, Pastoral Councils, and Stewardship Committees -
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
Administrates the Annual Catholic Appeal which provides financial support to ministries and offices that touch all aspects of diocesan and parish life -
PARISH PLANNED GIVING PROGRAM
Assists parishes, upon request, in developing planned giving programs -
DIOCESAN CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS
Oversees and provides resource support for all diocesan capital campaigns and feasibility studies -
ENDOWED GIVING
The Stewardship and Development Office also works closely with the Catholic Foundation of South Georgia to promote endowed gifts to the Foundation.
Director of Stewardship and Development
Maureen Coates
912-201-4050
Associate Director of Development
Kelliann Whitney
912-201-4111
Development Coordinator
Theresa Garvin
912-201-4060
