Giving to the Diocese of Belleville
Thank you so much for your interest in contributing to the Catholic Diocese of Belleville, its agencies and programs. It is only through the generous support of people like you that we are able to bring our programs and services to individuals and families throughout the 28 southernmost counties of Illinois which comprise our diocese.
We hope the following information is helpful to you in discerning your gift. We pledge our commitment to you to be good stewards of the funds you have entrusted to us.
Should you have questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to call Judy Phillips at 618-722-5007 or Nancy Wade at 618-722-5009 in our Development Office.
Thank you for your generosity; may God bless you always!
The Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal
The Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal (CSMA) is an annual, diocesan-wide collection that helps fund 17 ministries and offices that provide social, parish and education services in the Catholic Diocese of Belleville:
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Click Here To Donate to The Catholic Service & Ministry Appeal
Seminarian Education
Our Belleville Diocese is currently blessed with five (5) seminarians.
Meeting the needs of their formation -- tuition, books, room and board and other expenses -- is approximately $47,000 per year for each seminarian.
Your contribution to seminarian education is truly an investment in our faith and the life of the Church here in southern Illinois.
Retired Belleville Diocesan Priests
Our priests dedicate their lives to further the mission of the Church, bringing each of us closer to Christ. They celebrate Eucharist in our parishes, baptize and confirm our children, witness marriage vows, share our problems and comfort us in times of sickness and sorrow. On both ordinary and extraordinary days, our priests have walked with us on our life's journey.
Our Belleville Diocese currently has 70 diocesan priests of retirement age – 37 who are currently retired and 33 who remain in active ministry, but 15 of whom are of retirement age.
With this large number of retirement-age priests and escalating health-care costs, we are asking for your support to help provide for our retired priests now and in the years ahead.
Your gift to our Retired Diocesan Priests will help meet escalating health care costs and be used only for their long-term nursing care, Medicare supplemental insurance and prescription medications.
Your donation to the collection is a wonderful opportunity to say "thank you" to our priests who have faithfully served and given us so much.
OUR DIOCESAN PRIESTS DO NOT RECEIVE ANY FUNDING FROM "THE RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS COLLECTION" HELD IN DECEMBER.
Help support those who have so faithfully served us.
Upcoming Retired Priest Collection : September 13, 2026
General Diocesan Support
Through a myriad of programs and ministries that provide pastoral, social and education services, each day the Catholic Diocese of Belleville serves the people of southern Illinois regardless of race, religion or ethnicity. The mission of this local Church continues only through the dedication, hard work and generosity of thousands of people each year. To advance this mission and help the diocese meet its most pressing needs please donate.
Planned Giving
Many people would like to make a special gift to the Diocese of Belleville but need to retain their current income as well as plan for future expenses. Making a planned gift allows the donor to further the Church’s mission while often receiving benefits back and potentially give more than they thought was possible. Types of planned gifts can include gifts made by will, charitable remainder trusts, life insurance and charitable gift annuities. For additional information about planned giving, click here Planned Giving or contact: Michael Soete, Chief Financial Officer of the Belleville Diocese, 618-722-5011, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.