The 2005 CSA raised more than $7.6 million, surpassing its goal of $7.4 million. The CSA is an annual campaign that funds programs and services benefiting more than 700,000 Catholics and others in the 10-county Archdiocese of Milwaukee.

In March 2005, Archbishop Dolan announced the creation of a system that would award funds to Catholic educational and charitable programs, two priorities identified by CSA supporters.

“The annual Appeal is critical to securing funds to support the diverse needs of a large archdiocese,” Archbishop Dolan said. “We were fortunate to exceed the goal for a fourth year in a row. For that reason, I believe it is essential the archdiocese extends its financial blessing to support additional Catholic programs in southeastern Wisconsin.”

An Awards Committee reviewed applications and made recommendations. Members included Dick and Carol Richards, chairs of the 2005 CSA; John Kordsmeier, chair of the Catholic Charities Board of Directors; and John Stollenwerk, chair of the Catholic Schools Advisory Board.

“Once again, we were overwhelmed with requests,” Archbishop Dolan said. “The needs are great and the people, parishes and organizations are willing and ready to respond with creative initiatives. The generosity of talent and compassion is strong throughout the archdiocese and it is my prayer that the financial support of the Catholic Stewardship Appeal will continue to grow at the pace of the past four years.”

Archbishop Dolan will meet with representatives from the organizations who have received awards on Tuesday, July 11, at the Archbishop Cousins Catholic Center, 3501 S. Lake Dr., St. Francis.

The following organizations received Catholic Stewardship Appeal awards:

Catholic Urban Academies, Milwaukee - $4,000
Starlight after-school program where students are offered activities, family dinners, tutoring, and presentations to parents

Christ Child Academy, Sheboygan - $4,000
Tuition assistance

Consolidated Parochial Elementary School, Mt. Calvary - $5,000
Tuition assistance

Fond du Lac Area Catholic Education System (FACES), Fond du Lac - $2,000
Tuition assistance

Messmer Catholic Schools, Milwaukee - $6,000
Catholic values-based literature for K4 to grade 5 and multicultural religious materials for Masses and prayer services for high school

Notre Dame Middle School, Milwaukee - $3,000
After-school Enrichment Program, where the emphasis is on teamwork and opportunities for activities in sports, fine arts, mentoring, tutoring, and community service

Pius XI High School, Milwaukee - $5,000
Project Lead the Way and the development of “Introduction to Engineering Design,” a new course aimed at increasing racial and ethnic student interest in college programs of engineering and engineering technology

Providence Catholic School, Kansasville - $5,000
Computer and technological support for the two campuses

St. Catherine’s High School, Racine - $5,000
Tuition assistance

Saint Joan Antida High School, Milwaukee - $5,000
Tuition assistance

St. Joseph Interparish Junior High School, Kenosha - $5,000
Tuition assistance

St. Joseph High School, Kenosha - $5,000
Tuition assistance

St. Margaret Mary School, Milwaukee - $500
Coordination of in-school dental checkups and dental education

St. Mark School, Kenosha - $4,000
Scholarship funds for books and school fees

Thomas More High School, Milwaukee - $5,000
Tuition assistance

Blessed Trinity Parish, Milwaukee - $5,000
REACH, a program that serves urban youth, ages 7-14 for events and outings during June, August and during Christmas and Easter breaks

Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee - $1,500
Enrollment fees for people eligible for Milwaukee County General Assistance Medical Programs

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Milwaukee - $3,200
Faith in Recovery ministries, a collaborative effort that assists mental health patients who do not qualify for assistance under government programs

St. Anne Catholic Parish, Pleasant Prairie - $2,500
Program that prepares residents of Southern Center for the Sacrament of Confirmation

St. Augustine of Hippo, Milwaukee - $1,000
Adult enrichment programs

St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish - St. Vincent de Paul Society, Milwaukee - $5,000
Purchase of a van or truck for the parish food pantry

St. Catherine Parish, Milwaukee - $5,000
Knock-Knock Ministry and the formation of block clubs designed to help improve the neighborhood and assist with evangelization efforts

St. Hyacinth Parish, Milwaukee - $5,000
Emergency food pantry support

St. Josaphat Basilica, Milwaukee - $5,000
A high school tuition assistance program

St. Matthias Parish, Milwaukee - $5,000
Purchase five hearing systems and 175 hours of sign language interpreting

St. Patrick Parish, Racine - $5,000
Remodel youth room and upgrade equipment for religious education program

Adult Learning Center, Milwaukee - $5,000
Tuition assistance

Archdiocese of Milwaukee Project Rachel, St. Francis - $5,000
Revitalize program devoted to post-abortion ministry

CorpCare Distributions, Inc., Milwaukee - $5,000
Assistance for operating costs of this distribution site for clothing and bed and bath items operated in partnership with Hunger Task Force and Lutheran Social Services

Dismas Ministry, Milwaukee - $3,000
Publication of a Spanish version of God with Us for use in prison ministry

Dominican Center for Women, Milwaukee - $1,400
Homeownership/Healthy Homes Program, a housing rehab and homeownership initiative that assists African-American women

ECHO, Milwaukee - $6,000
Financial assistance to support two students to attend Center for Catechetical Initiatives Institute at Notre Dame University

Franciscan Peacemakers, Inc., Milwaukee - $5,000
Neighborhood Street Ministry, a program distributing daily lunches to the poor and providing counseling services; and FirstSteps, which facilitates recovery efforts for women who are substance abusers

Guest House of Milwaukee, Inc., Milwaukee - $2,500
Emergency shelter program at the Guest House on N. 13 St., sponsored by Good Shepherd Parish of Menomonee Falls

House of Peace, Milwaukee - $5,000
Teen Leadership Program, providing scholarship monies to students attending Catholic high schools in return for volunteering and attendance at peace-keeping and leadership workshops.

St. Benedict’s Community Meal, Milwaukee - $3,400
Bus tickets for clients to get to jobs and/or medical or legal appointments.

Saint Francis Seminary, Milwaukee - $10,000
Ministry preparation of deaf seminarians

For more information on any of the organizations or to learn more about the Catholic Stewardship Appeal, contact Rob Bohlmann, CSA director, at 414-769-3320 or visit catholicappeal.org.