CHURCH ON A
MISSION ANNUAL REPORT 2016
Our Mission:
Proclaim Christ and Make Disciples Through the Sacramental Life of the Church
Ignite. Renew. Energize. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
teach and baptize in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
This is an exciting moment for the Church. Pope Francis has ignited a flame of evangelization and service,
Each day, I am overwhelmed by all of the good work done
modeled in humble simplicity and rooted in mercy,
by our priests, deacons, parish directors, lay ministers,
energizing us to reach out to those in need, renewing the
school administrators and teachers, archdiocesan staff
Church’s mission.
and volunteers. My heart overflows with gratitude for their dedicated service and love of the Church. I am inspired by
Unified through the celebration of the Eucharist, we are a
the commitment, perseverance and prayerful spirit within
diverse Church. Our entire archdiocese continues to build
our archdiocese.
on the results of our 2014 Synod, guided by the Holy Spirit. As you’ll see in this report, our Church positively
I invite you to read this report and celebrate who we are
impacts lives in so many ways within communities across
and all that we do together. Join me in envisioning how we
southeastern Wisconsin. Our 196 parishes and 109
can continue to grow closer each day in our relationship
schools enhance lives in all corners of the 10 counties of
with Jesus Christ.
our beloved Archdiocese of Milwaukee. With the assurance of prayers and asking God’s blessing In supporting this mission, I continue to emphasize
upon you and those you love, I am,
three priorities — Catholic identity, evangelization and stewardship — that define who we are, what we do and
Sincerely yours in Christ,
how we do it. We are called to become disciples and live out our Catholic identity by sharing our faith and talents with others, and inviting them to grow in their own faith
Most Reverend Jerome E. Listecki
and become disciples. We are called by Jesus to preach,
Archbishop of Milwaukee
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Table of Contents 7 Welcoming All 8 Growing in Faith 10 Advancing the Mission 14 Practicing Good Stewardship 16 2015-2016 Financials 18 Looking Ahead 20 Campanile Society Donors
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“We need each other and we need the Church. Humans thrive on healthy relationships.”
– A VISION FOR THE FUTURE: EVANGELIZATION AND THE SUNDAY MASS
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Welcoming All In a challenging world, the Catholic Church is a beacon of hope. We reach out to the community through service and stewardship, creating positive change and inspiring faith. It’s at the heart of our mission to proclaim Christ and make disciples. Tackling mission territory at home
The parish serves 30,000 people in a region where
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee serves and supports
housing, health care and education opportunities are
parishes and schools, and works to also provide ministry
lacking. Two Archdiocese of Milwaukee priests work
beyond what a single parish is capable of providing by
with the parish staff and volunteers to provide spiritual
themselves. One example of that is the urban initiative
nourishment, including celebration of the sacraments,
addressing issues of violence and racial division in
adult and youth formation, and leadership training. We
our central city. Our efforts start with prayer that leads
address material needs with efforts such as the Water
to action. Father Timothy Kitzke is the Vicar General
Project, promoting health, safety and community — and
for Urban Ministry and leads the way in building
continuing our mission of shared faith and friendship.
relationships with people affected by poverty and violence, situations that diminish their God-given dignity.
Serving those with nowhere else to turn
Urban Ministry focuses on employment opportunities,
Through Catholic Charities, our archdiocese cares for
indigent burial, the impact of prison sentencing, and
the people society often forgets. As compassionate,
support for families. Above all, Urban Ministry seeks
respectful advocates for the poor, vulnerable and those
to connect organizations, parishes and individuals to
in crisis, Catholic Charities offers professional social
understand the problems, build workable solutions and
services to people of all faiths, including supported
promote collaboration.
pregnancy, parenting and adoption; behavioral health counseling; adult day services and in-home support
Reaching out worldwide
for frail and disabled adults; legal and resettlement
This year our archdiocese celebrated 35 years of
services for refugees and immigrants; and outreach and
sisterhood with La Sagrada Familia Parish in the
case management. Catholic Charities helps more than
Dominican Republic — one way the Office for World
36,000 people a year grow in confidence, hope and
Mission guides our local Church to address global needs.
independence.
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Growing in Faith Our archdiocese is larger than just one parish, one city, one county. Across southeastern Wisconsin, we are a community of disciples — engaging, sharing and growing in faith. We come together every week in the celebration of Sunday Mass, deepening our relationship with Jesus and one another. Connecting young adults to Catholicism
It includes a strong faith formation component, with
Brew City Catholic, an initiative of the John
pastoral presence in every school. By strengthening
Paul II Center for the New Evangelization, is our
Catholic schools, we increase our ability to
archdiocesan hub for ministries and movements
strengthen families; reduce violence, crime and
that invite young adults to encounter Jesus and
poverty; combat racism; and build community. In all,
the Church. We provide training and host events
26 schools and 8,500 students are set to become
that call, form, and send young adult disciples
part of Seton Catholic Schools over a four-year
to reach out to their peers and invite them into
timeframe.
the sacramental life of the Church. The Brew City Catholic Missionary Project calls, forms, and
Strengthening families at every stage
sends recent college graduates as missionaries
Recognizing that faith is the foundation for a happy,
to reach college students on campuses within the
healthy family life, our archdiocese offers numerous
Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
ministries to accompany engaged couples, married couples and families. Support is available before
Transforming Catholic education
and during every phase of marriage, as well as for
and the community
couples facing separation or divorce. Assistance for
Catholic schools in our archdiocese take a wholistic
families range from resources for everyday living,
approach, forming students in mind, body, spirit
parenting resources and fun events like our annual
and soul. In 2016, Seton Catholic Schools brought
Nazareth Family Day. Parents are also supported in
this model to urban education in a new way. The
teaching the faith to their children through Catholic
Seton network launched with nine Milwaukee County
schools and Christian formation programs. The
elementary schools collaborating to strengthen
Soles for Catholic Education Walk, now in its fourth
education, faith and community. This archdiocesan
year, invites families to raise funds for the school
initiative seeks to ensure students are academically
of their choice, while raising awareness of Catholic
and spiritually prepared for high school and beyond.
education.
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31,289 Students attending Catholic elementary and high schools
2,085
Young adults, plus college students, connected via Brew City Catholic promotion and missionary outreach
30,221 Students in parish Christian formation programs
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Advancing the Mission Catholic identity formation, evangelization and stewardship all require solid leadership. Through planning, training and encouraging vocations, we’re promoting vibrant parish life and continuing effective outreach. Supporting career and volunteer lay ministers
Providing real-world training for future priests
Following the priorities of the Archdiocesan Synod, we’re
The Teaching Parish model at Saint Francis de Sales
creating a new Office for Lay Ministry to expand archdiocesan
Seminary is part of pastoral formation — one of the
support with resources and assistance for recruiting,
seminary’s four pillars of priestly formation, along with
developing and forming lay ministers for paid church
academic, spiritual and human formation. Seminarians are
positions, including religious education, youth ministry, liturgy,
assigned to a parish and take part in parish life experiences
pastoral care and administrative services. “Lay ministry”
such as liturgy, adult and youth formation, evangelization,
also includes volunteer leaders such as catechists, liturgical
and parish outreach. As they encounter the unpredictable
ministers, parish council members and advocates for the
path of “real world” parish ministry, seminarians deepen their
poor. All lay men and women are called to participate in the
understanding that formation goes beyond academics and is
mission of the Church. We want to ensure they receive the
lifelong.
training, formation and encouragement they deserve. Safeguarding All of God’s Family Showing Christ’s face to the world
The archdiocese implemented the Safeguarding All of God’s
Deacons are ordained clergy while also maintaining their
Family program to protect our children and everyone in
secular professional and family roles. Our current deacons
the Church family from sexual abuse and related dangers.
include a doctor, police officer, mechanic, teacher and stay-
Parents, employees, educators and adult volunteers working
at-home father. They bridge the spiritual and the secular as
with children participate in mandatory training that provides
they preach and proclaim the Gospel; preside at baptisms,
insights into the injustices of sexual abuse in society and
marriages and funerals; and serve the poor, sick, homebound
makes them more attuned to the warning signs of abuse, and
and imprisoned. Deacons typically receive both parish and
specific ways to respond.
diocesan assignments. They are not paid, though tuition assistance is available for the four-year formation program.
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Parishes in our archdiocese, each
depending on dozens of lay catechists, liturgical ministers, pastoral council members and other volunteers
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Deacons across our archdiocese, this year
volunteering more than 4,000 hours of service and showing Christ’s face to the world
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Men in formation at Saint Francis de Sales Seminary,
discerning their call to the priesthood
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Practicing Good Stewardship As Catholic stewards, we gratefully receive and cultivate God’s gifts, then share them with justice and love. Stewardship is a spiritual expression of our discipleship. Giving of our time, talent and treasure is more than an action; it’s a way of life. Caring for our brothers and sisters
Giving our time, talent and treasure
Throughout the Jubilee Year of Mercy declared by Pope
There are many ways to give of our time and talent in our
Francis, we were reminded to give of our time in corporal
Catholic communities — serving in parish leadership roles or
as well as spiritual works of mercy, from feeding the hungry
as catechists; joining music and choir ministries; volunteering
and sheltering the homeless to visiting the sick and the
in our Catholic schools; or helping with clothing or food
imprisoned. With every action, we become
drives. We also support our local parishes,
an even more effective sign of God’s loving
schools and the mission of the larger Church
presence.
with our financial gifts. The 2015 Catholic Stewardship Appeal raised approximately
Embracing everyone’s talents
$7.9 million to ensure our Church remains
Mass in the Ugandan language. Choir
strong and vibrant in its ability to form
exchanges between parishes. Youth groups
Catholics in the faith now and for future
for Myanmar refugees. The archdiocesan
generations.
Intercultural Ministries team encourages ecclesial integration of the Asian and Pacific Islander, Deaf and Hard of Hearing,
Breaking bread together
Black Catholic, Hispanic, and Native American communities.
The Open Door Café is an example of parish stewardship. A
As we share our talents, we strengthen our bond — and our
ministry of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, the Open
faith community.
Door Café serves a hot meal or bag lunch to an average of 165 men, women and children each day, six days a week. Volunteers, parish and school groups come from all over the archdiocese to assist with this ministry.
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“We show others the love of Jesus when we welcome, accompany, teach, heal, and reconcile.”
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– A VISION FOR THE FUTURE: EVANGELIZATION AND THE SUNDAY MASS
2015-2016 Financials*
Archdiocese of Milwaukee Statement of Financial Position as of June 30, 2016 ASSETS
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
Short term investments 3,262,805
Receivables net 3,500,121
Other assets
CURRENT LIABILITIES ________2016 Current maturities of note payable $187,871 Current maturities of charitable gift annuities 30,900 Accounts payable 1,040,254 Contributions payable 2,609,174 Collections to be forwarded to other entities 1,298,802 Current portion accrued post retirement and pension benefits _____989,108 Total Current Liabilities 6,156,109
___ 2016 $ 12,892,462
___ 675,974
Total Current Assets 20,331,362
Ground burial and mausoleum crypt sites 5,208,649 Equity of others held as custodial investments 1,698,192 Charitable gift annuities net of current portion 201,517 Deferred revenue 4,100,670 Long term asset retirement obligation 1,050,000 Line of credit 2,000,000 Note payable net of current portion 4,004,553 Accrued post retirement and pension benefits net of current portion __26,103,822 Total Non-Current Liabilities __39,158,754
Property and equipment, net 4,298,882 Beneficial interest in Cemetery Trust 50,469,952 INVESTMENTS AND OTHER ASSETS
Long term investments 8,227,210
Custodial investments held for others 1,698,192
Cemeteries pre need trust fund account 4,100,670
Charitable gift annuities investments
Other assets
Total Investments and Other Assets TOTAL ASSETS
394,541
Total Liabilities
__45,314,863
___ 968,481 NET ASSETS Unrestricted Undesignated operating (deficit) (15,617,365) Designated 2,108,352 Limited to perpetual care of cemeteries __50,469,952 Total Unrestricted Net Assets 36,960,939 Temporarily restricted 9,705,771 Permanently restricted ___3,716,366 Total Net Assets __50,383,076 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS _$95,697,939
___ 15,389,094 __$ 95,697,939
* The complete audited Financial Statements are available at www.archmil.org. Search: Financial Statement
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On January 4, 2011, the Archdiocese of Milwaukee
2015-2016 Expenses
filed a petition to reorganize its financial affairs under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. On June 30, 2016, Federal Bankruptcy Judge Susan V.
2015-2016 Revenues
Kelley signed the order approving the close of the case, officially ending the bankruptcy proceeding. During those five-plus years, life in the archdiocese changed. Although the Church’s financial ability to support its mission and provide resources and services to parishes and schools was reduced, the spiritual life of the Church in southeastern Wisconsin grew increasingly vibrant. The 2014 Archdiocesan Synod brought energy and excitement about the Church’s mission to proclaim Christ and make disciples through the sacramental life of the Church.
Canonical Services........................$1,183,351
Because of the bankruptcy proceeding, all parishes
Cemetery and Mausoleums..........$6,830,566
and schools received a legal release protecting them
Clergy and Deacon Services.........$2,465,650
from future lawsuits relating to claims filed in the
Mission Advancement...................$1,808,953
Restricted-Catholic Stewardship Appeal........................ $7,983,164
Catholic Schools and Faith Formation Services...............$1,420,748
Restricted-Other.............................$1,938,886
Long Term Building Remediation Expense....................$1,050,000
Unrestricted Contributions..............$1,951,774
(Asbestos Abatement)
Assessments.................................. $7,273,535
Non-Operating Expenses............... $2,497,378 Office of the Archbishop................... $660,196 Grants to Other Agencies and Organziations..........................$2,848,058
Fees from Ministry Programs............. $715,961 Cemetery Revenues........................$4,732,418
bankruptcy proceeding. And, although manageable, the archdiocese ended its 2015-16 fiscal year with $6 million in debt,* all resulting from the criminal behavior of some priests who sexually abused minors. Now, the Church moves forward, turning the page on this appalling chapter of history while never forgetting what occurred, what was done and who was harmed. We uphold our pledge and
Other Administrative and Building Expense....................$5,249,843
Distribution from Cemetery Trust for Operations........................$1,950,000 Investment Income............................ $263,944
survivors. At the same time, we renew the Church’s
Worship and Pastoral Services.....$2,261,871
Other Revenues..............................$1,003,550
focus on its spiritual, charitable and educational mission -- moving forward together in our ministry of
Net Chapter 11 Reorganization Expenses.............. $7,643,649 Pension and Medical Valuation Adjustment.....................$1,571,974
commitment to outreach and support for abuse
Word, Worship and Service. *The archdiocesan budget for fiscal year 2016-17 is a balanced budget, including debt service payments.
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Looking Ahead The Church is alive and present in our daily lives, our communities, our world. We’re not simply maintaining our presence. We’re a Church on a mission, building on the results of our Synod to promote Catholic identity, evangelization and stewardship. The archdiocese continues to support that mission with resources and leadership. As we move into our next fiscal year, look for ongoing and new initiatives in which you can take part.
Visit us now and often at archmil.org.
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“Now is the time to imitate Jesus. And the Archdiocese of Milwaukee is the place, our very own mission territory. Here and now, we join with our brothers and sisters in proclaiming that Jesus saved us through His Cross and Resurrection. We may struggle with lives already very busy, but doing what Jesus did will bring us joy — real, profound, and permanent happiness.” – A VISION FOR THE FUTURE: EVANGELIZATION AND THE SUNDAY MASS
About the quotes
Quotes appearing throughout this report come from A Vision for the Future: Evangelization and the Sunday Mass, a Synod document and resource available in print or as a download at http://www.archmil.org/Synod2014/Vision.htm.
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