for the 2007 - 2008 Fiscal Year

ADA Brochure

ADA Poster

Bankruptcy Information:

Memo in Support of Motion to Approve

Final Second Amended Plan (3 MB file)

Financial Statements for the Diocese of Davenport

as of and for the years ended June 30, 2007 and 2006. 

How Your Annual Diocesan Appeal Gift is Used - Some Examples

 Serving Others

Prepare men for the diaconate

Pay the University of Iowa Chaplain’s salary, benefits and housing

Social Action and Justice

• Work with legislators to adopt laws that support Catholic Social Teaching

• Coordinate deanery social action commissions

• In cooperation with the other three dioceses, host an annual conference for parishes on social justice issues

Clergy Assistance

• Professional counseling

• Sabbaticals for priests

• Assist retired priests in a community environment

Legalization Aid to Immigrants

• Assist undocumented persons gain legal status in the US

• Help families bring family members to the US legally

Marriage Tribunal

• Assist those seeking peace of mind regarding former marriage situations, or those wishing to clarify their eligibility for marriage in the Church, through the annulment process

• Review prenuptial files and provide any necessary dispensations or permissions

• Interpret and uphold Church law

Victim Assistance Ministry

• Employ Victim Assistance Coordinator.  She is the point of contact for the victim. 

• Primary Purpose: to serve those who have been directly sexually abused by clergy

• Serves all victims: those directly abused, their families, the laity and the clergy

• Provide Victim Assistance Program Speaker’s Panel: Within the last two years the panel has presented to various parishes.  Some of its professional members will speak at the Diocesan Youth Rally in October.

• Facilitate a support group: is open to anyone who has been sexually abused

• Provide indirect services, financially, such as direct counseling, medications, etc. as determined and monitored by the Victim Assistance Coordinator

Celebrating and Sharing

The Bishop(s) celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation for parish youth

Bishop Amos confers the sacrament of Holy Orders for deacons and priests

Consult with parishes regarding liturgy, worship, church renovations and building projects through the Director of Liturgy

Resource and educate clergy, parish leaders, and RCIA facilitators through the monthly newsletter, LiturgyNotes

Offer diocesan Masses, such as, 50^th Wedding Anniversary of married couples (October) and the Chrism Mass (week prior to Holy Week)

Maintain the Archives for pertinent records

Provide technical support services to parishes

Information provider: Design and maintain the Diocesan website, www.davenportdiocese.org and publish the

        Mini-Messenger, a monthly newsletter for parish leaders

Teaching and Training

Pay for the education of seminarians

Catholic Schools and Religious Education

• Employ one Superintendent for all the Catholic schools in the Diocese

• Design and implement curriculum for all Catholic schools

• Train adults for Protecting God’s Children Program (child safety)

• Employ staff to assist parishes and schools with faith formation (religious education) for youth

• Provide annual rallies for junior and senior high youth to learn about their Catholic faith.  Over 1000 youth participate.

• Employ staff to assist parishes with adult faith formation

• Provide sessions for adults to become leaders in their parishes, Ministry Formation Program

• Offer adult education program, Why Catholic?

Promote and educate parishioners on the stewardship way of life

Offer workshops and/or retreats for parish staff and members

Managing Resources

Employ a CPA and accountant to assist parishes with finances and bookkeeping

Offer and assist parishes and schools with benefit programs (health insurance & retirement)