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Diocese of Bridgeport
STATE OF THE DIOCESE ADDRESS
Synod Initiatives
What Have We Accomplished Since Last October
Where Do We Go From Here…
State of the Diocese Report
What Have We Accomplished
Pastoral LifeWorks of Charity and JusticeFinancialsSchoolsCommunicationsSpecial Projects
Mass Attendance: 2014
Total Number of Identified Catholics: ≈435,000Total Number of Registered Families: ≈113,000Total Number of Registered Individuals: ≈278,000Total Weekly Mass Attendance: 65,061*Total Number of Weekend Masses Offered: 420
Mass Attendance: 2009-2014
2009 2013 2014 YTD 201560,000
65,000
70,000
75,000
80,000
85,000
90,000
Mass Attendance - Est. for 2009, 2013 & 2014
85,000
65,061*
82,500
*Actual Attendance from 71 of 82 Parishes
76,600
Baptism and Confirmation
2009 2013 20140
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
Baptisms: 2009-2014
Infant Baptisms Adult Baptisms
2009 2013 20140
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
Confirmations: 2009-2014
Total Confirmations
4264
3267
37744352
42714131
Marriage and Annulments
2009 2013 20140
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
Marriages: 2009 - 2014
Catholic Interfaith
869776
623
2009 2013 20140
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Marriage Annulments: 2009-2014
Total Annulments (Formal)
71
43
50
Safe EnvironmentAll documents related to Charter implementation were placed into a single Safe Environment Handbook and re-promulgated by Bishop Caggiano on 11/30/2014. First Diocese in the country to use the new online training module with updated videos to include internet and technology safety - 6,037 people completed the online VIRTUS re-certificationA total of 12,137 background checks were completed across the DioceseThe VIRTUS database went from a cumulative reporting source of 60,000+ Safe Environment training records down to approx. 30,000 reflecting only active personnel
What Have We Accomplished
Pastoral PlanningWorks of Charity and JusticeFinancialsSchoolsCommunicationsSpecial Projects
Thriving Works of CharityMore Than 1 Million meals provided throughout Fairfield County15,000 clinical counseling sessions for those with little or no
resources
A variety of family focused safety net programs such as Room to Grow serving 175 three to five year olds in Norwalk and Stamford
200 individuals have a place to stay who would otherwise be homeless
600 families affected by Superstorm Sandy continue to be assisted through Disaster Case Management Program
Thriving Works of CharityNew Covenant Center in Stamford expanded from 2000 sq ft to
8000 sq ft adding a grocery shopping experience, medical services, life coaching, showers, haircut services, and immigration services to a new and updated food preparation facility
Catholic Charities Bridgeport has initiated a behavioral health collaboration with St. Vincent’s Medical Center combining the hospital’s intensive outpatient mental health operation with Catholic Charities behavioral health clinic which expands and enhances these services and their availability for many in need
What Have We Accomplished
Pastoral PlanningWorks of Charity and JusticeFinancialsSchoolsCommunicationsSpecial Projects
Operational Statement of Activities2011 2012 2013 2014
Revenues
Annual Bishop's Appeal 11,090,372 10,331,462 10,225,208 10,085,048
Catholic Cemeteries Contribution 1,437,000 1,437,000 1,437,000 1,437,000
Cathedraticum from parishes 2,857,228 3,048,111 3,000,861 3,070,506
Other Operating Revenues 2,655,996 1,908,211 1,800,772 1,729,964
Contributions and bequests 1,196,982 2,113,114 1,508,403 2,084,289
Total Revenues 19,237,578 18,837,898 17,972,244 18,406,807 Expenses
Programs 12,296,364 13,191,623 12,433,756 10,934,838
Management and general 6,273,120 5,941,070 5,597,180 6,269,051
Stewardship and fundraising 1,195,130 1,227,805 997,581 1,087,919
Total expenses 19,764,614 20,360,498 19,028,517 18,291,808 Income (Loss) before depreciation and non-operating activities (527,036) (1,522,600) (1,056,273) 114,999
Unfunded Pension & Other Postretirement Benefit Obligations
2011 2012 2013 2014
Lay Pension Plan 71,409,000 83,462,394 67,271,160 98,904,935Retirement Plan for Priests 4,524,000 5,196,591 1,861,106 7,167,085
Post Retirement Medical & Dental Plan
8,929,000 10,083,587 9,369,220 13,309,969
84,862,000 98,742,572 78,501,486 119,381,989
Debts: 2011-FYTD 20152011 2012 2013 2014 Oct-15
Knights of Columbus Loan 15,000,000 15,000,000 12,351,375 12,351,375 9,851,375
Bank Loan for the benefit of the schools
1,230,252 895,301 312,437 - -
Faith in the Future 4,866,688 4,866,688 1,866,688 1,866,688 -
Cemeteries 17,347,812 18,380,308 18,345,243 18,345,243 18,345,243
Total Debt: 38,444,752 39,142,297 32,875,743 32,563,306 28,196,618
What Have We Accomplished
Pastoral PlanningWorks of Charity and JusticeFinancialsSchoolsCommunicationsSpecial Projects
School Enrollment
Elementary School Enrollment High School Enrollment0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
Elementary and High School Enrollment
Census 2009 Census 2014 Jun-15 Census 2015
77696739
66056413
2418 2479
6413
2009 SEPT 2014 JUNE 2015
2402 2417
JUNE 2015SEPT 2015 2009 SEPT 2015 SEPT 2015
School Financial Information Operational Deficit/Surplus As of June 30, 2015
Elementary Schools: ($424,000)
High Schools: $265,000
Total Deficit: ($159,000)
Current DebtAs of June 30, 2015
Elementary SchoolsIn Operation: $12,500,000
High Schools: $4,400,000
Total Debt In Operation: $16,900,000
Total Debt includingClosed schools: $23,000,000
2014
+ 2,600,000
(300,000)
+2,300,000
+1,000,000
Bishop’s Scholarship FundTuition Assistance - Elementary Schools:Needed: $6,400,000+ / Met 65% of need ($4,200,000)Over 1,900 students awarded$1,400,000 in private scholarships$600,000 school grantsAdditional $2,200,000 in aid from the Scholarship Fund
Scholarship Fund Impact: Doubled aid to elementary school familiesAlmost $2.2M has been awarded for 2015-2016 school yearOver 1500 students received awardsClose to 300 new students received an award
What Have We Accomplished
Pastoral PlanningWorks of Charity and JusticeFinancialsSchoolsCommunicationsSpecial Projects
What Have We Accomplished
104,000 copies of Fairfield County Catholic are mailed directly into homes throughout the Diocese of Bridgeport on a monthly basisIntroduction of true Diocesan app with unique “hub” to allow parishes to upload information directlyPartnered with ORTV-WJMJ Radio to return televised daily Mass to Cablevision in Fairfield County and to produce the Synod Celebration Mass for broadcast throughout State of Connecticut and live-stream webcast
What Have We Accomplished
Expansion of social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Periscope, and InstagramDevelopment of Bishop’s presence on social media Bishop’s Facebook- 3,864 Likes (tripled in size over past year) Bishop Caggiano Twitter- 1742 Followers (up from ~350 at launch)
Development of Diocesan presence on social media Diocese Facebook- 3,000 Likes (doubled in size over the past year)Diocesan Twitter- 2040 Followers (doubled in size over the past year)Instagram- 345 Followers (Launched in July 2015)Periscope- 60 Followers and over 1,000 total views (Launched in Sept 2015)
What Have We Accomplished
Pastoral PlanningWorks of Charity and JusticeFinancialsSchoolsCommunicationsSpecial Projects
What Have We Accomplished
Expansion of Queen of ClergyCost: $3,500,000Raised: $3,190,809 (pledges and gifts paid in full)
Relocation and Expansion of St. John Fisher SeminaryCost: $2,875,000Raised: $1,157,486 (pledges and gifts paid in full)
New Home of the Catholic Center
Synod Initiatives
What Have We Accomplished
Where Do We Go From Here…
State of the Diocese Report
Synod By the Numbers
September 19, 2014 – September 19, 2015
7 Consultation Sessions w/ Clergy, Religious, Youth and Hispanic
350+ Delegates
6 General Sessions September 20, November 15, February 7, March 21, May 9, May 30
Building a Bridge to the Future
Synod 5 Global Challenges Liturgy and Worship: Every Catholic is called to full, conscious, and active participation in the worship life of the Church.
Family Life: There is a need to strengthen and support family life, and to empower and assist parents as the primary teachers of the Catholic Faith.
Evangelization: We must create concrete plans for evangelization through our parishes, schools, ecclesial movements, and communities.
Leadership: There is a need to continually call, form, and support clergy, religious, and laity in active leadership roles in the life of the Church. Catechesis and Education: We must renew the ministry of faith formation throughout our diocese, leading each person to a deepening relationship with the Lord Jesus in and through His Church.
Synod Initiatives1. Establish a Diocesan Strategic Planning Commission
2. Begin a Comprehensive Pastoral Planning Process
3. Establish a Catholic Services Corps (CSC)
4. Establish a Leadership Institute
5. Call a Presbyteral Assembly to Draft Concrete Measures to Realize the Call for Priests to Live “Holy and Healthy Lives”
Synod Initiatives6. Re-Establish a Diocesan Liturgical Commission7. Create a Diocesan Pastoral Initiative that will Seek to
Support Couples in their Marriage and Reach Out to Divorced and Separated Catholics
8. Establish Family Life Centers in Collaboration with Catholic Charities
9. Create a Strategic Plan for Priestly Vocations10.Create a Diocesan Task Force to Identify Concrete Ways to
Reform Our Catechetical Methods and Programs
Diocese of Bridgeport
STATE OF THE DIOCESE ADDRESS
Where Do We Go From Here…Pastoral LifeWorks of Charity and JusticeFinancialsSchoolsCommunications
Pastoral LifePastoral Planning Process: Next StepsTraining Sessions for Priests Parish Finance, Parish Councils and Trustees – October 10 & November 7Reorganized Office of Faith FormationSelecting new Director of Diocesan Leadership InstituteCatholic Services Corps – First meeting November 12World Youth Day – July 22 – August 1, 2016 – Krakow, Poland
Thriving Works of Charity
The 100th Anniversary of Catholic Charities allows our Church to: Celebrate 100 years of service and our continued efforts in serving the needy and vulnerable of all faiths.Kick-Off Mass January 23, 2016 at Saint Matthew Church, NorwalkMuseum Exhibits Anniversary Gala and other event celebrations
Tie in strategically with the Catholic Church’s “Jubilee of Mercy” year in 2016 and the Diocese’s volunteer “Catholic Service Corps”
Financials
Summit on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at the Bishop’s Residence to include Diocesan Finance Council, Diocesan Real Estate Committee, Diocesan Strategic Planning Committee to focus on:A Master Plan to create a path to stabilize our financial position, free
up investment capital and create a strategy to help our schools recover
SchoolsStarted Strategic Planning Process for SchoolsCreate an Education CommissionFoundations of EducationWill be an independent non-profit organization dedicated to
supporting Diocesan schoolsFirst board meeting in November 2015
CommunicationDevelop overall Communications Plan for diocese to build new structures for internal communications between the diocese, parishes and its institutionsAlign Communications resources to implementation of major Synod Initiatives and launch of new programs i.e. Catholic Services Corps, Catholic Leadership Institute, etc. Expand Social Media outreach through use of new platforms including the new Fairfield County Catholic app to improve news dissemination and information for mobile usersImprove communications with Spanish-Speaking Catholics, particularly through web and social media opportunitiesTransition of Information Technology system to the “Cloud” for email and data storage enhance security and capability
Diocese of Bridgeport
STATE OF THE DIOCESE ADDRESS
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