PITTSBURGH (PA)
CBS Pittsburgh
[with video]
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese celebrated a major milestone Sunday.
A fundraising campaign has brought in nearly double its goal.
A mass of gratitude at St. Paul Cathedral was held to thank parish leaders for their sacrifice and dedication.
Sunday, Bishop David Zubik announced the “Our Campaign for the Church Alive,” an historical initiative to invest in the future of the Catholic Church was a huge success. Two years ago, the goal was to raise $125 million. Bishop Zubik says the church has well exceeded the goal in pledges.
“That’s a little more than $230 million with more than $62 million already returned in cash,” Zubik said.
The bishop says 200 parishes stand to benefit the most, receiving 70 percent of the funds or $96 million. He cautions, the money can only be used for specific needs at the parishes.
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