Stewardship & Strategic Planning 

Based on Scripture, stewardship recognizes God’s love in gifts that we receive and possess. Gratefully acknowledging God’s generosity, we serve as stewards by using and sharing our individual gifts in love of God and neighbor.

Development builds on the relationship with God as reflected in stewardship formation and expression. Faith and vision are integrated to serve the mission of the church. Throughout the Diocese of Knoxville, needs are identified and fulfilled through organization, strategic planning, public relations, and charitable giving.

• Bishop’s Appeal: Diocesan ministries and programs are funded through parishioners’ personal offerings of prayer, time, talent and treasure.
• Catholic Foundation of East Tennessee (CFET): The foundation is vital to the building of the church within the Diocese of Knoxville. CFET members and benefactors help the diocese buy property for new parishes and provide financial support for seminarian education.
• Stewardship formation: Life and stewardship formation are developmental. The Stewardship Office assists and nurtures the development of people of all ages by providing information, resources, programs, materials, and support to parishes and organizations.
• Stewardship programs and workshops: For information on presentations and workshops on stewardship for parishes and other organizations, contact the Stewardship Office. Programs are available for people of all ages.

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