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IMPACT REPORT I M PAC T REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2021 2022 My Dear Brothers and Sisters On the next five pages you will find a diocesan Impact Report for the 2021 22 Fiscal Year Here you will see the many ways our Church in the Diocese of Gaylord is alive and flourishing The numbers show the countless acts of service that take place in each of our parishes every day as we strive to love God and neighbor As I reflect on all the good that took place in just 12 months in our diocese I am overwhelmed with gratitude and with a sense of awe It takes each person with his or her own gifts and talents to make up this remarkable mosiac that is the Body of Christ It s only together as one body working in unity that we fulfill God s mission and bring his light into this world It is said that one should be careful not to lose sight of the forest through the trees my hope is that this impact report helps us see both the forest and each individual tree We are part of a vast universal Church yet it is through every baptism every priest serving his parish every dollar donated to someone in need through each act of love great or small that we are made whole When we reflect on the individual moments and people served in the past year we can more clearly see the full picture of God s goodness to us how our faithful response brings about hope and peace in this world You are a part of this story and I m grateful for you I pray that you find the same joy I do when reflecting on our Catholic Church s unified mission in Northern Michigan And never forget what an important role you play in this Body of Christ There is no one else on this earth equipped to serve exactly like you In Christ our Life Most Reverend Jeffrey J Walsh Bishop of Gaylord 22 FAITH along Michigan s 45th Parallel MAY JUNE 2023

IMPACT REPORT Cha T H E D I O C E S E of G A Y L O R D The following pages outline the essential ministries and work of our Diocese of Gaylord beginning with a Fiscal Year 2021 22 financial review The diocesan Office of Finance provides meticulous day to day administration of the diocesan finances with oversight from our Finance Council Below is a summary of the diocese s audited financial statement compiled by Dennis Gartland Niergarth public accounting firm during the annual independent audit the full audited financial report is available on the diocesan website The diocese strives to be an excellent steward of your gifts and to maintain the highest levels of fiscal responsibility transparency and accountability Review this report to understand the impact of your generous giving and the immeasurable difference that it makes for thousands ritable Support Revenue CSA contributions 62 Professional fees 9 Other contributions grants 13 Other revenue 16 Charitable support and revenue total of 2 809 271 includes unrealized loss of investments of 3 945 462 and net gain on investment of 1 075 232 Expenses total of 4 885 650 includes depreciation of 275 349 Expenses Administrative services 31 Worship Liturgy 2 Hispanic and Native American Ministry Tribunal 4 5 Fundraising 6 Office of the Bishop 7 Faith formation 15 Donations to other nonprofits 11 Communications 9 Clergy support vocations 10 The Diocese of Gaylord Encompasses 11 171 Square Miles Across 21 Counties EMMET CO CHEBOYGAN CO CHARLEVOIX CO PRESQUE ISLE CO LEELANAU CO ANTRIM CO OTSEGO CO MONTMORENCY CO ALPENA CO BENZIE CO GRAND TRAVERSE CO KALKASKA CO CRAWFORD CO OSCODA CO ALCONA CO MANISTEE CO WEXFORD CO MISSAUKEE CO ROSCOMMON CO OGEMAW CO IOSCO CO PARISH C AT H O L I C SCHOOL TOTAL POPULATION 514 708 TOTAL CATHOLIC POPULATION 43 361 PARISHES 75 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS 16 SHRINES 2 CHAPEL 1 HOUSE OF PRAYER 1 CEMETERIES 67 illustrations Matt Watters Faith Catholic WWW DIOCESEOFG AY LO RD ORG 23

IMPACT REPORT Getty com FatCamera CLERGY and PASTORAL SUPPORT The Diocese of Gaylord is blessed with faithful men and women who have dedicated their lives to serving the Church Please continue to pray for our active and retired priests deacons religious and directors of parish life as well as our seminarians journeying toward the priesthood TOTAL DIOCESAN PRIESTS 56 ACTIVE DIOCESAN PRIESTS 38 RELIGIOUS PRIESTS 1 EXTERN PRIESTS 20 SEMINARIANS 5 PERMANENT DEACONS 29 MEN IN DEACON FORMATION 12 BROTHERS 1 SISTERS 21 DIRECTORS OF PARISH LIFE 8 FAITH FORMATION IN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS In our 16 Catholic schools we strive to help students develop a lifelong love of learning and a firm foundation in the faith Families often choose a Catholic school for the ongoing faith formation and access to the sacraments the personalized learning experience and strong curriculum and the family like atmosphere found in our schools AVERAGE TUITION PER STUDENT 3 842 TOTAL ENROLLMENT 2 901 ENROLLMENT INCREASE FROM 2020 21 2 1 AVERAGE COST TO EDUCATE A STUDENT 7 659 LAY TEACHERS 253 RELIGIOUS SISTERS TEACHING IN DIOCESE 4 THROUGH CATECHESIS RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Developing the gift of faith is an ongoing journey that encompasses every stage of life The Office of Faith Formation walked alongside directors of religious education catechists and youth leaders in our 75 parishes through training and curriculum support and guidance PREK 12 YOUTH ENROLLED IN FAITH FORMATION PROGRAMS 1 219 24 FAITH along Michigan s 45th Parallel MAY JUNE 2023 FAITH FORMATION LEADERS 32 YOUTH MINISTRY LEADERS 26

IMPACT REPORT BAPTISMS 407 COMMUNIONS 507 CONFIRMATIONS 436 PROCLAIMING the GOSPEL CELEBRATING THE SACRAMENTS The Worship and Liturgy Office served clergy parish musicians and staff parish worship commissions by providing consultation and resources in the areas of liturgy OCIA Order of Christian Initiation for Adults environment and art music and the sacraments The office also prepared for all diocesan celebrations and liturgies in which the bishop was celebrant or in attendance MASSES BISHOP PRESIDED OVER CONFIRMATION MASSES BISHOP CELEBRATED HOURS BISHOP TRAVELED MILES DRIVEN AROUND DIOCESE 246 19 437 40 000 SPREADING THE GOOD NEWS The Office of Communications proclaimed the teachings of Christ and shared his example with others The office served as the official communications liaison for the bishop and provided support to the parishes diocesan offices and other church organizations in spreading the Good News through a wide range of communications tools and through mass media HOUSEHOLDS THAT RECEIVED FAITH MAGAZINE 21 127 TELEVISED MASS AVERAGE OF WEEKLY SUNDAY VIEWERS 3 280 ONLINE MASS AVERAGE OF WEB VIEWERS 340 ONLINE VIEWERS OF BISHOP S ORDINATION 7 900 MARRIAGES 185 WWW DIOCESEOFGAYLORD ORG 25

IMPACT REPORT illustrations Matt Watters Faith Catholic Eileen Rudzinski is one of Catholic Human Services 34 therapists who provided care and assistance to over 2 400 Northern Michigan residents CARING for the POOR and VULNERABLE CATHOLIC HUMAN SERVICES CHS The social services arm of the Diocese of Gaylord is Catholic Human Services CHS Each year a portion of CSA dollars supports CHS and their work in serving all 21 counties of Northern Michigan CHS serves individuals and families regardless of faith income race or ethnicity by providing mental health substance abuse prevention pregnancy counseling open adoption social services and senior services The special Tornado Fund helped many in Gaylord rebuild 16 CHS SERVICE LOCATIONS 35 924 CHS SERVICE INTERACTIONS SPECIAL COLLECTIONS Our diocese supported those in need locally and internationally through special collections taken up throughout the year Most of the National Collections were paid from Catholic Services Appeal funds those below were held separately throughout the year In the 2021 22 fiscal year parishioners also generously donated to two local special collections denoted below with an asterisk SEMINARIAN EDUCATION FUND 303 688 GAYLORD TORNADO FUND 202 629 RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS 167 168 WORLD MISSION SUNDAY 123 589 HAITI RELIEF SPECIAL COLLECTION 109 928 CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES 66 490 CRS RICE BOWL 48 462 26 FAITH along Michigan s 45th Parallel MAY JUNE 2023

DIOCESAN and PARISH SUPPORT The diocesan team comprised of 39 employees supported the parishes with a variety of services including human resources counsel bookkeeping special collections oversight sacramental status consultations and IT guidance FULL TIME DIOCESAN EMPLOYEES 37 AVERAGE SALARY FULL TIME EMPLOYEE 38 805 DIOCESE COLLABORATED WITH 1 202 PARISH EMPLOYEES BOOKKEEPING SERVICES FOR 40 PARISHES APPEAL GIFTS PROCESSED 23 218 DONORS 9 832 GRANTS SECURED 12 TRIBUNAL FORMAL CASES 31 TRIBUNAL LACK OF CANONICAL FORM CASES 21 TRIBUNAL OTHER CANONICAL CONSULTATIONS DISPENSATIONS PERMISSIONS AND NIHIL OBSTATS 60 IT SECURITY TRAINING FOR 40 USERS IT SUPPORT TICKETS RESOLVED 1 600 CSA 2023 PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE The Catholic Services Appeal CSA is a diocesan campaign that supports the mission of the Catholic Church locally regionally and globally The CSA covers 70 percent of the Diocese of Gaylord s annual operational budget impacting thousands of families each year This year s 2023 theme is The Source Summit During this time of Eucharist Revival this theme reminds us that the grace we receive from Jesus is meant to be shared with others This appeal is one such opportunity to share our love and support for the mission our Lord entrusted to us Please consider supporting the 2023 CSA so we can continue the important mission laid out before us in the year ahead 2 EASY WAYS to GIVE SECURE ONLINE Scan the QR code or visit DioceseofGaylord org CSA23 MAIL CHECK Diocese of Gaylord ATTN CSA 611 W North St Gaylord MI 49735 QUESTIONS Contact the diocesan Development Office at 989 705 3556 WWW DIOCESEOFG AY LO RD ORG 27 IMPACT REPORT