The members of our giving societies are leaders whose distinctive levels of giving transform lives throughout the eight counties of the Diocese of Cleveland. These donors recognize the importance of faithful philanthropy to support essential ministries that serve the spiritual, educational and charitable needs of our brothers and sisters.

 

Crosier Guild

Annual Gift of $25,000 or more

 

"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible." -St. Francis of Assisi

 

 
 

Bishops' Circle

Annual Gift of $10,000 or more

 

"If you are what you should be, you will set the whole world ablaze." -St. Catherine of Siena

 

  
 

Mitre Society

Annual Gift of $5,000 - $9,999

 

"Yesterday is gone, tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin." -Mother Teresa

 

 

Heritage Society

Recognizes those who have included the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, Priestly Formation, Catholic Education or Catholic Charities in their estate plans.

 

"Dear Lord, teach me to be generous. Teach me to serve as you deserve, to give and not to count the cost..." -St.Ignatius Loyola

 

 

 

For more information on how you can become a member of one of our societies, please contact Lauren Gannon at 216-696-6525, ext. 4200 or lgannon@catholiccommunity.org.