Bishop's Collection for Retired Priests - November 21/22nd
Fri 13 Nov 2009 Filed in: Pastoral
At present, the Diocese cares for 50 retired priests. They have each given many decades of service to the people in the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton. Although a priest 'retires' from parish duties he is still in ministry and may, if he wishes, assist parishes with his services.
The Diocese wants to help its reired priests live independent lives for as long as possible. So it provides accommodation and pastoral care. As time goes on a retired priest, like any other aging person, may require more and more assistance to continue living at home. The Diocese ensures he receives all necessary personal care. Eventually he may need to move to a residential or nursing home. The Diocese helps find suitable accommodation.
Caring for the elderly, we all know, is costly but is something we do not want to skimp on. In 2008, the Diocese spent £321,000 on its retired priests.
So please help by giving generously to the Retired Priests collection. Your donation can be Gift Aided and the tax rebate benefits your parish.
The Diocese wants to help its reired priests live independent lives for as long as possible. So it provides accommodation and pastoral care. As time goes on a retired priest, like any other aging person, may require more and more assistance to continue living at home. The Diocese ensures he receives all necessary personal care. Eventually he may need to move to a residential or nursing home. The Diocese helps find suitable accommodation.
Caring for the elderly, we all know, is costly but is something we do not want to skimp on. In 2008, the Diocese spent £321,000 on its retired priests.
So please help by giving generously to the Retired Priests collection. Your donation can be Gift Aided and the tax rebate benefits your parish.