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 Join The Bishop's Circle Today

Become a member

and support the ministries of the Diocese of Greensburg

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Vocations to the Priesthood & Permanent Diaconate

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Catholic Education & Support for Parish Faith Formation Programs

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Supports a Response to the Poor and Needy in our Diocese


 What are the benefits of annual membership?

Platinum Circle: $25,000 or more

  • Platinum Circle Dinner at Bishop’s Residence
  • Preferred seating at Diocesan events
  • Advanced communication regarding Bishop’s annual State of the Diocese speech
  • Invitation to a Mass for deceased members of your family, followed by a social
  • Invitation to join the Bishop on Diocesan pilgrimages
  • Invitation to annual Donor Appreciation Event at Christ Our Shepherd Center
  • Join the Bishop for an annual service project

Diamond Circle: $10,000 - $24,999

  • Diamond Circle Dinner at Bishop’s Residence
  • Preferred seating at Diocesan events
  • Advanced communication regarding Bishop’s annual State of the Diocese speech
  • Invitation to a Mass for deceased members of your family, followed by a social
  • Invitation to join the Bishop on Diocesan pilgrimages
  • Invitation to annual Donor Appreciation Event at Christ Our Shepherd Center
  • Join the Bishop for an annual service project

Gold Circle: $5,000 - $9,999

  • Preferred seating at Diocesan events
  • Advanced communication regarding Bishop’s annual State of the Diocese speech
  • Invitation to a Mass for deceased members of your family, followed by a social
  • Invitation to join the Bishop on Diocesan pilgrimages
  • Invitation to annual Donor Appreciation Event at Christ Our Shepherd Center
  • Join the Bishop for an annual service project

Silver Circle: $2,500 - $4,999

  • Advanced communication regarding Bishop’s annual State of the Diocese speech
  • Invitation to a Mass for deceased members of your family, followed by a social
  • Invitation to join the Bishop on Diocesan pilgrimages
  • Invitation to annual Donor Appreciation Event at Christ Our Shepherd Center
  • Join the Bishop for an annual service project

Bronze Circle: $1,000 - $2,499

  • Invitation to a Mass for deceased members of your family, followed by a social
  • Invitation to join the Bishop on Diocesan pilgrimages
  • Invitation to annual Donor Appreciation Event at Christ Our Shepherd Center
  • Join the Bishop for an annual service project

 What is required to become an annual member?

The Bishop’s Circle members make a minimum annual contribution of $1,000 to the Diocese of Greensburg or The Catholic Foundation, including the Diocesan Lenten Appeal, the Seminarian and Clergy Formation Collection, Catholic Charities, Catholic schools or the Diocesan Heritage Center, renewable at the start of each calendar year.

To become a member of The Bishop's Circle you may contribute online or by mail. Please mail contributions to: The Bishop’s Circle, 723 East Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg, PA 15601.

​Learn more by calling 724-552-2503, or email bc@dioceseofgreensburg.org.

 How are the funds used?

Annual contributions to The Bishop’s Circle support diocesanwide missions and ministries. Gifts made to specific appeals will be used in accordance with the stated purpose of those appeals. Outright gifts may be unrestricted or made for a particular purpose.

Gifts can be made in payments annually, semiannually, quarterly or monthly. Pledge reminders may be sent so that gifts can be paid in full by the end of the calendar year.