Dear Father:

 

I just returned from a very full week regarding funding for the Diocese of Yakima through the Extension Society.  Because we are a "Mission Diocese" we are in a unique position to attract specific donors for specific projects through Extension Society.  We also qualify for general funding for a number of ministries.

 

I will explain more of this when we are together during the October Priest Convocation but you might want to review this particular web page and share it with your Finance Council leadership.  Evidence of local community financial support for any new initiatives is key.  Extension Society builds on local efforts.  Click here to review the web page: http://www.catholicextension.org/funding-request  But if you are interested, kindly contact our development director, Alma Benitez at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   This information will help us in the upcoming planning that we are doing here to support your mission efforts.

 

+Bishop Joseph Tyson