MINNESOTA
KSTP
[with video]
By: Beth McDonough
Christmas time is an important fundraising season for many charities, especially for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.
It’s wrapping up its annual fundraising drive. The church is also entertaining a huge capital spending campaign.
Some parishioners told KSTP, the clergy sex abuse scandal made them think twice about how much to give … or not give.
At the Basilica of St. Mary’s, Christmas decorations are going up for popular holiday services.
Some, like Laurel Keitel came to church before the crowds. She admits her resolve has been tested, and her contribution to the Archdiocese was reconsidered.
Keitel made a small donation to the parish. She believes the amount of money sent a message. Others wavered too because of sex abuse cover-ups and large legal settlements. “I can see why people might have reservations to give,” said Sam Bostrom.
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