The Mission Advancement Office (MAO) is responsible for advancing the Diocesan mission through the facilitation of donor relations, major gifts, planned giving, grants, annual giving, special events, communications, and stewardship. Our work supports the Annual Catholic Appeal, parishes and schools with capital campaigns, offertory enhancement programs and other fundraising efforts. The MAO offers support to the various Diocesan pastoral and ministerial departments and programs. Lastly, the MAO supports the utilization of the Catholic Investment Trust by parishes, schools and other ecclesiastical organizations of the Diocese.