Tell Us About Your Gift
Please let us know if you’ve already included a gift for Diocese of Austin. Providing us with documentation is the best way to ensure that your gift is used in the way you intend.
Learn about a Society
The Good Shepherd Society
The Good Shepherd Society was established to recognize those who generously contribute to the Catholic Services Appeal (CSA).
Members donate a minimum of $500 each year to support more than 100 diocesan ministries and programs that transform the lives of our brothers and sisters throughout Central Texas. Members of the Good Shepherd Society take a leadership role in advancing the mission of the Diocese of Austin, proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ and supporting those in need in our entire community.
- Circle of Love
- Circle of Joy
- Circle of Faith
- Circle of Hope
- Circle of Charity
- Circle of Friends
- Circle of Peace
Giving amount: $50,000+
In the Circle of Love, the Bishop of Austin will celebrate Mass in his private chapel in honor of your family. Members also receive an invitation to a Mass and dinner with the bishop, an invitation to a reception with the bishop, recognition in our annual publication, and a diocesan Christmas ornament. Your prayer intentions will be remembered at Mass.
Giving amount: $25,000-$49,999
In the Circle of Joy, members receive an invitation to a Mass and dinner with the Bishop of Austin, an invitation to a reception with the bishop, recognition in our annual publication and a diocesan Christmas ornament. Your prayer intentions will be remembered at Mass.
Giving amount: $15,000-$24,999
In the Circle of Faith, members receive an invitation to a dinner with the Bishop of Austin, an invitation to a reception with the bishop, recognition in our annual publication, a diocesan Christmas ornament, and your prayer intentions will be remembered at Mass.
Giving amount: $5,000-$14,999
In the Circle of Hope, members receive an invitation to a reception with the Bishop of Austin, recognition in our annual publication, a diocesan Christmas ornament, and your prayer intentions will be remembered at Mass.
Giving amount: $2,500-$4,999
In the Circle of Charity, members receive an invitation to a reception with the Bishop of Austin, recognition in our annual publication, and your prayer intentions will be remembered at Mass.
Giving amount: $1,500-$2,499
In the Circle of Friends, members receive recognition in our annual publication, and your prayer intentions will be remembered at Mass.
Giving amount: $500-$1,499
In the Circle of Peace, members will have their prayer intentions remembered at Mass.
The Perpetual Light Society
The Perpetual Light Society was created to honor those who have named the Diocese of Austin, their parish, a Catholic school, or the Catholic Foundation—Diocese of Austin as a beneficiary in their will or trust, retirement account, life insurance policy, or other estate plans. The Diocese of Austin is grateful for our legacy donors and sought a way to acknowledge these special benefactors during their lifetimes.
In conjunction with our mission, this special society provides an opportunity for benefactors to not only make their philanthropy a perpetual legacy for themselves but also to inspire others. In addition, the foundation of support their generosity creates makes our parishes, schools, and nonprofits stronger, more sustainable, and better equipped to reach future generations.
If you would like to become a member of the Perpetual Light Society or learn more, reach out to Dan Wierzbowski, Associate Director of Planned Giving, at dan-wierzbowski@austindiocese.org or call (512) 949-2496
Become a Diocesan Insider
Do you want to receive exclusive email updates directly from the Diocese of Austin?
Get direct and instant access to a member of our team, who will share information about your impact, project outcomes and stories from the field.