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This annual report shows how the people of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee live Christ’s message of love through initiatives tied to our three priorities: CATHOLIC IDENTITY deepening our faith through the Gospel, the Mass, Sacraments and service to others EVANGELIZATION spreading the faith and awakening hearts as we proclaim Christ STEWARDSHIP recognizing God’s gifts to us and sharing our time, talent and treasure We invite you to discover how the Catholic community makes a difference across southeastern Wisconsin, and beyond.
Our Mission: Proclaim Christ and Make Disciples Through the Sacramental Life of the Church
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, During His ministry, Jesus worked and prayed for the unity of His followers, for the unity of the Church, exhorting us to care for each other’s physical and spiritual well-being. Today, the Church continues to advance that mission. Here in our archdiocese, we live that call to love every day, making a positive difference in so many lives throughout our communities and our world. Every day our priests, deacons, parish directors, lay ministers, school administrators and teachers, archdiocesan staff and thousands of volunteers put Christ’s message into action — supported by your generous contributions and prayers. In this report you’ll find highlights of just a few of these activities. I invite you to explore what our archdiocese does and see how it matters. Above all, with the assurance of prayers and asking God’s blessing upon you and yours, I invite you to love one another. Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Jerome E. Listecki Archbishop of Milwaukee
Table of Contents 6 Catholic Identity 10
Evangelization
14 Stewardship 16 Looking Ahead 18 2016-2017 Financials 20 Campanile Society Donors
CATHOLIC IDENTITY
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We are a community of disciples across southeastern Wisconsin, encouraging each other to live in accordance with the teachings of Jesus Christ and His Church. Uniting in our celebration of Sunday Mass, we find joy as we grow in faith, serve those in need, and reach out to love one another. Evolving leadership through education
Keeping Mass a priority
A Church on a mission to strengthen Catholic identity
Under the umbrella of the Synod, we continue to
requires well-trained leaders in every facet of faith
prioritize teaching the structure, symbolism and
life. Initiatives this year focused on education for
meaning of the Mass in schools and parishes.
clergy and laity, to meet today’s needs and prepare
From videos and podcasts to classes and retreat
for tomorrow. Catholic Leadership 360 reports and
experience, engaging resources help adults and
Leadership sessions helped priests, deacons and lay
children fully participate in this source and summit of
which is part of our human
leaders hone their skills and effectiveness. Pastor’s
Catholic identity.
nature: we are one family.
And Multi-Parish Ministry Institute sessions helped
Building community with Urban Ministry
parishes explore ways to work more closely together.
Urban Ministry focuses missionary action on justice
“There is a solidarity,
This concept of solidarity is taught by our Catholic faith and deeply embedded in our Catholic social teachings.” – ARCHBISHOP JEROME E. LISTECKI LOVE ONE ANOTHER E-NEWSLETTER
Toolbox resources furthered parish management skills.
and charity for Milwaukee central city residents
Expanding outreach through ordinations
facing segregation, poverty, violence and mass
In January 2017, our archdiocese saw the historic
incarceration. This year Respect Life Director Anne
appointment of two auxiliary bishops by Pope Francis.
Haines joined Father Timothy Kitzke, Vicar General
Most Reverend Jeffrey R. Haines and Most Reverend
for Urban Ministry, in connecting organizations,
James T. Schuerman were ordained in March and
parishes and individuals to collaborate on workable
assist the archbishop in his pastoral ministry and
solutions. Weekly prayer gatherings at the Cathedral
leadership. Archbishop Listecki also appointed eight
of St. John the Evangelist addressed the pain of
Vicars General to enhance support for parishes.
racism. The ministry is also engaged in programs
Finally, two priests and five deacons were ordained
such as indigent burial, services for women who’ve
this year, with record numbers of men in formation for
had an abortion or miscarriage, laundromat access
the priesthood at Saint Francis de Sales Seminary –
for those in need, and an on-call crisis response
56 men enrolled, their highest number in 35 years.
team.
These and more benefit all parishes, today and tomorrow.
Today in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, there are 676 diocesan, extern and religious order priests serving in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. 7|
CATHOLIC IDENTITY
Supporting Catholic education
enhance access to resources and information;
As we continue forming faith-filled students
redesigned the Catholic Herald to provide local,
through Catholic schools and religious education,
relevant content; and updated our video and radio
the archdiocese is also introducing new education
studio to improve broadcast offerings. Our new
models. Seton Catholic Schools, in its second year
“Two Guys and a Gospel” podcast, discussing
of serving students, grew its network of Milwaukee
each Sunday’s Gospel reading, gathered more
County elementary schools to 13, with more on
than 30,000 listeners in less than eight months.
the horizon. The Siena Catholic Schools of Racine, a collaboration among all Racine parishes to
Safeguarding All of God’s family
support Catholic elementary, middle and high
The archdiocese continued the Safeguarding All of
schools, is gearing up for the 2018 school year.
God's Family program to protect our children and
Those who guide our children also continued
everyone in the church family from dangers related
their own Catholic identity formation this year
to sexual abuse. Parents, employees, educators
through certification programs and events such as
and adult volunteers working with children gain
“welcome back” days for principals and catechists,
new insights into the issue of sexual abuse in
provided by the Archdiocesan Office for Schools.
society, become more attuned to the warning signs of abuse, and identify ways to respond.
Sharing the Good News Contemporary communication tools help us reach far beyond the walls of any one church. This year we revamped the archdiocesan website to
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23,664 = Total enrollment of elementary school students in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
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EVANGELIZATION
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Evangelizing through our every action, we demonstrate clearly how to love one another. Connecting with Catholics
offering Hispanic women two days of healing,
Who are our parishioners? Who are our neighbors?
transformation and growth. In our schools, a newly
MissionInsite takes data from various sources to
updated Family Life Curriculum policy supports
help parishes and archdiocesan offices answer
parents in teaching the faith and helps our
these questions. Leaders learn to use demographic
children better understand marriage and religious
tools to better understand our people and our
vocations, the dignity of human life, friendship and
mission field and make fully informed decisions that
relationships, and moral decision-making.
support our priorities.
Reaching out to young adults
Finding time to pray
Young adults are invited to encounter Jesus Christ
The 1% Challenge™, developed by The Evangelical
and the Church through Brew City Catholic, an
Catholic in collaboration with the archdiocese,
initiative of the St. John Paul II Office for the New
invites everyone to better know Jesus Christ by
Evangelization. Activities encompass college
for our spiritual life.
taking 15 minutes—1 percent of the day—to pray
campus ministry, young adult ministry, Theology on Tap, Cor Jesu, and mission trips, as well as small
He’s waiting for you
with scripture, for 30 days. The Post-Game Review invites participants to spend a few minutes at day’s
groups, networking and service opportunities. The
end thinking about how Jesus Christ worked in their
young adults who participate become evangelists
lives and preparing for the next day’s opportunities.
themselves, increasing involvement in their faith
The result is a prayer habit that can change lives.
and the archdiocese.
Strengthening families and faith
Embracing diversity
Numerous initiatives help families at every stage
We welcome all to the work of evangelization, with
face the challenges of modern life. Marriage
Intercultural Ministries services that empower
preparation materials were revised this year to
people of all ages and cultures to advance their
enhance evangelization, speaking to millennials as
faith and leadership abilities. Ongoing initiatives
well as non-practicing Catholics. Culturally diverse
encourage ecclesial integration of the Asian
offerings include frequent retreats for men, women,
and Pacific Islander, Deaf and Hard of Hearing,
teens and families—in particular, the Encuentro de
Black Catholic, Hispanic, and Native American
Mujeres: Gema de Dios (Gem of God) experience,
communities.
“God places at our disposal the simple elements
to take your faith seriously.” – ARCHBISHOP JEROME E. LISTECKI LOVE ONE ANOTHER E-NEWSLETTER
Last year, parishes in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee reported 174 adult baptisms (catechumens), with an additional 405 people received into full communion (candidates) – for a total of 579 people welcomed into the Catholic faith. 11 |
Ignite
Renew
Energize
STEWARDSHIP
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We recognize that all we possess is a gift from God, and we gratefully give in return – not once a week, or once a year, but every day. In sharing our time, treasure and talent, we make it a way of life to love one another.
“We are called to share
Celebrating your generosity
launched to address stewardship in a culturally
In 2017 the Catholic Stewardship Appeal benefited
relevant way in parishes serving our Hispanic/
from record contributions, as people throughout the
Latino Catholics.
archdiocese came together to meet the continuing
our gifts with those who are
needs of our parishes and communities. We
Opening our hearts to those in need Our archdiocese continued its 35-year relationship
most in need, because God
thank all those who make the many services of the archdiocese possible and look forward to your
with La Sagrada Familia Parish in the Dominican
continuing participation.
Republic, as part of our world outreach efforts.
has generously shared His bounty with us.” – ARCHBISHOP JEROME E. LISTECKI LOVE ONE ANOTHER E-NEWSLETTER
This year’s initiatives included a fundraiser to help
Creating a stewardship focus
build latrines for new cinder-block housing, offering
True stewardship nurtures engagement, revitalizing
dignity to the dwellers. Through Catholic Charities,
ministries and creating a faith-filled atmosphere
our archdiocese cares for the people society often
within a parish and across the archdiocese.
forgets. We offer professional social services
Initiatives to help parish leadership groups educate
including supported pregnancy, parenting and
and inspire their communities kicked off in 2017
adoption; behavioral health counseling; day care
with presentations from author Tracy Welliver to
and in-home support for frail and disabled adults;
600 attendees representing the vast majority of
legal and resettlement services for refugees and
southeastern Wisconsin parishes. Throughout
immigrants; and outreach and case management.
the year, parish stewardship staff consulted with
Every year Catholic Charities helps more than
nearly every parish, offering baseline assessments,
36,000 people of all faiths grow in confidence,
planning guidance, communication plans, seminars
hope and independence.
and retreats. The Greater Mission pilot was
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee was established Nov. 28, 1843. It was created as an archbishopric Feb. 12, 1875. Next year will begin a year-long celebration to honor the 175th anniversary. 15 |
Looking Ahead We are a Church on a mission, promoting Catholic identity, evangelization and stewardship to create lasting change wherever we live, work and celebrate God’s gifts. With hope and His blessing, we continue to love one another.
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Celebrating the past and the future The 175th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee presents ample, joyful opportunity to reflect on our history and look ahead with prayer and hope. The official year of celebration runs from November 2018 to November 2019.
Strengthening our foundation The 2017 appointment of eight Vicars General to assist Archbishop Listecki with his role in governance renews our commitment to serve parishes, and is key to supporting our Church’s communal integrity. Five of the eight Vicars are assigned as liaisons to specific territories within the archdiocese, working to create closer ties with parish leaders, improve communications and aid in decisionmaking. This structure assures we have an essential conduit between the archbishop and day-to-day parish life in the modern world.
2,085 = the number of young adults, including college students, connected to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee via Brew City Catholic. About the quotes
Quotes appearing throughout this report come from Archbishop Listecki’s weekly inspirational message, “Love One Another.” If you’d like to receive this free weekly email, subscribe at www.archmil.org.
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2016-2017 Financials* Archdiocese of Milwaukee Statement of Financial Position as of June 30, 2017
2016-2017 OPERATING EXPENSES Evangelization and Catechesis......$2,271,116 Cemetery and Mausoleums..........$6,711,918 Clergy and Deacon Services.........$2,322,758 Synod Implementation...................... $255,582 School and Educational Services......................................... $1,407,413
2016-2017 OPERATING REVENUES Restricted-Catholic Stewardship Appeal........................$8,140,105 Restricted Contributions,................$1,750,885 Grants and Estates Unrestricted Contributions..............$2,238,906
Development.................................$1,161,327 Senior Priest Medical and Related Expenses...................... $756,231 Offices of the Archbishop and Auxiliary Bishops....................... $708,894 Grants to Catholic Charities, Seminary and Others.....................$2,555,591
Assessments.................................. $7,373,544
Administrative and Building Expenses..................$1,112,772
MEMO: NON-OPERATING EXPENSES
Fees from Ministry Programs............. $703,838
Communications............................... $658,984
Change in Interest in Cemetery Trust #..............$3,545,317
Cemetery Revenues........................ $5,317,413
Change in Priest Retiree Medical Benefits #......$3,251,659
Distribution from Cemetery Trust for Operations........................$1,950,000
Change in Cemetery Pension Liability #.............$2,136,068 Non-Operating Income........................................... $401,130 # Improvements in the underfunded liabilities in the Cemetery and Pension Trusts
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Investment Income.............................$327,953
Tribunal Services.............................. $610,224 Pension and Medical Valuation Adjustment..................... $5,387,727
Other Revenues................................. $663,290
Chancery, Safe Environment and Archives..................................... $575,088
Rental Income.................................... $391,560
Personnel Services .......................... $336,414
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS
___ 2017
Cash and cash equivalents
Short term investments 8,997,342
Receivables net 3,172,355
Other assets
$ 11,087,462
___ 1,057,436
Total Current Assets 24,314,595
Ground burial and mausoleum crypt sites 4,707,237 Property and equipment, net 4,306,258 Beneficial interest in Cemetery Trust 53,996,704 INVESTMENTS AND OTHER ASSETS
Long term investments 8,429,300
Custodial investments held for others 1,561,561
Cemeteries pre-need trust fund account 4,477,086
Charitable gift annuities investments
Other assets
Total Investments and Other Assets TOTAL ASSETS
CURRENT LIABILITIES ________2017 Current maturities of note payable $133,898 Current maturities of charitable gift annuities 26,390 Accounts payable 1,469,467 Contributions payable 2,559,534 Deferred revenue 1,050,683 Current portion accrued cemetery pension benefits 661,547 Current portion accrued priests' retiree medical benefits _____928,173 Total Current Liabilities 6,829,692 Equity of others held as custodial investments Charitable gift annuities net of current portion Deferred revenue Long term asset retirement obligation Line of credit Note payable net of current portion Accrued priests' retiree medical benefits net of current portion Total Liabilities
1,561,561 172,871 4,477,086 1,056,575 2,000,000 3,866,893 21,761,018 __41,725,696
361,568
___ 1,314,091 ___ 16,143,606 __$ 103,468,400
* The archdiocesan budget for fiscal year 2017-18 is a balanced budget, including debt service payments. * The complete audited Financial Statements are available at www.archmil.org. Search: Financial Statement
NET ASSETS Unrestricted Undesignated operating surplus/(deficit) (10,241,340) Designated 2,220,852 Limited to perpetual care of cemeteries __53,996,704 Total Unrestricted Net Assets 45,976,216 Temporarily restricted 12,050,122 Permanently restricted ___3,716,366 Total Net Assets __61,742,704 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS _$103,468,400
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. . . As God