INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE
REIMAGINED FOR THE FUTURE
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At Old St. Patrick’s, our aim is to be a living model of the Church shaped by Vatican II and to be a community for the 21st century and beyond.
Through this witness, we carry meaning and purpose into the heart of Chicago and the wider world. We will do so, by ensuring our campaign priorities align with our Mission to advance our Vision. |
RADICAL INCLUSIVITY: AN EXPANSIVE, LIVING COMMUNITY
Old St. Patrick’s is a community without borders. To remain a living community, we must expand our digital reach and abilities, create in person spaces for both spiritual and human connection, and be welcoming to all, so that all may enter fully the life of the Church.
BEAUTIFUL WORSHIP AT THE HEART
At Old St. Patrick’s, worship anchors our mission. To keep our worship vibrant and inviting, we need to preserve and care for our historic church, care for sacred art, upgrade sound and livestream technology, create spaces for rehearsal and formation, and sustain staff and structures that ensure excellence for generations to come.
A COMMUNITY OF TRANSFORMATIVE KINSHIP
At Old St. Patrick’s, we know that following Christ andcallowing him to transform us demands we answer hisccall to love, walk with, and serve others. By investing in programs, spaces, and relationships, we empower ourccommunity to respond fully to God’s call, living together with purpose and service.
Old St. Patrick’s is a community without borders. To remain a living community, we must expand our digital reach and abilities, create in person spaces for both spiritual and human connection, and be welcoming to all, so that all may enter fully the life of the Church.
BEAUTIFUL WORSHIP AT THE HEART
At Old St. Patrick’s, worship anchors our mission. To keep our worship vibrant and inviting, we need to preserve and care for our historic church, care for sacred art, upgrade sound and livestream technology, create spaces for rehearsal and formation, and sustain staff and structures that ensure excellence for generations to come.
A COMMUNITY OF TRANSFORMATIVE KINSHIP
At Old St. Patrick’s, we know that following Christ andcallowing him to transform us demands we answer hisccall to love, walk with, and serve others. By investing in programs, spaces, and relationships, we empower ourccommunity to respond fully to God’s call, living together with purpose and service.
CAMPAIGN PRIORITIES
Rooted in the faith, sacrifice, and generosity of those who came before us, Old St. Patrick’s stands ready to embrace tomorrow with confidence and hope. Our responsibility is not only to preserve this remarkable legacy, but to build upon it—ensuring Old St. Patrick’s remains a vibrant, welcoming community where lives are transformed, faith is deepened, and all are invited to belong.
The Faith in Action Campaign is our opportunity to answer God’s call by investing in the people, places, and resources that will sustain our mission for generations to come. Through this $21 million campaign, we will strengthen life-changing ministries, secure our future through endowment, steward our historic campus, and support the vitality of the wider Catholic community—all in service of our vision: Live our Faith. Heal the World.
The Faith in Action Campaign is our opportunity to answer God’s call by investing in the people, places, and resources that will sustain our mission for generations to come. Through this $21 million campaign, we will strengthen life-changing ministries, secure our future through endowment, steward our historic campus, and support the vitality of the wider Catholic community—all in service of our vision: Live our Faith. Heal the World.
CAMPAIGN AT A GLANCE
$21M CAMPAIGN GOAL
$21M CAMPAIGN GOAL
PEOPLE OF FAITH – $4.5M
Responding to God’s Call
Expanding and deepening ministries that welcome, accompany, and serve God’s people by investing in Digital
Ministry, Kinship, Young Adult Engagement, and partnerships to strengthen ministries—helping more people
encounter Christ, find community, and experience hope.
FUTURE OF FAITH – $5M
Securing the Mission
Building a strong and enduring foundation for the future by growing Old St. Patrick’s endowment,
ensuring our ministries remain vibrant for generations to come while creating lasting support for
transformational ministry.
PLACES OF FAITH – $9M
A Welcoming, Mission-Centered Campus
Creating spaces that inspire worship, foster belonging, and advance our mission by developing our first-ever
comprehensive campus master plan, caring for our historic church, and preparing for the long-term stewardship of
our campus, including the roof, stained glass windows, pews, and other critical preservation needs.
COMMUNITY OF FAITH – $2.5M
Strengthening the Wider Catholic Community
Living our faith beyond our own walls by investing in the vitality of the Catholic Church through support
for Catholic education, care for retired priests, and initiatives that strengthen faith communities across
our region.
THIS IS OUR MOMENT. TOGETHER IN FAITH, OUR GIFTS BECOME FAITH IN ACTION.
Responding to God’s Call
Expanding and deepening ministries that welcome, accompany, and serve God’s people by investing in Digital
Ministry, Kinship, Young Adult Engagement, and partnerships to strengthen ministries—helping more people
encounter Christ, find community, and experience hope.
FUTURE OF FAITH – $5M
Securing the Mission
Building a strong and enduring foundation for the future by growing Old St. Patrick’s endowment,
ensuring our ministries remain vibrant for generations to come while creating lasting support for
transformational ministry.
PLACES OF FAITH – $9M
A Welcoming, Mission-Centered Campus
Creating spaces that inspire worship, foster belonging, and advance our mission by developing our first-ever
comprehensive campus master plan, caring for our historic church, and preparing for the long-term stewardship of
our campus, including the roof, stained glass windows, pews, and other critical preservation needs.
COMMUNITY OF FAITH – $2.5M
Strengthening the Wider Catholic Community
Living our faith beyond our own walls by investing in the vitality of the Catholic Church through support
for Catholic education, care for retired priests, and initiatives that strengthen faith communities across
our region.
THIS IS OUR MOMENT. TOGETHER IN FAITH, OUR GIFTS BECOME FAITH IN ACTION.
CAMPAIGN PRIORITY OVERVIEW
FUTURE OF FAITH $5M
FUTURE OF FAITH $5M
AT A GLANCE
• Strengthen the endowment to ensure long-term stability, flexibility, and faithful leadership.
• Grow the endowment to $7.5 million to sustain essential ministries, positions, and programs.
• Invite lasting impact through planned giving that supports Old St. Patrick’s for generations.
As a future-focused community, we will strengthen Old St. Patrick’s endowment to secure the stability and flexibility needed to meet emerging and unforeseen challenges, safeguarding our freedom to lead, innovate, and serve faithfully. We will grow the endowment to $7.5 million, providing
long-term support for the ministries that give life to Old St. Patrick’s. By endowing key positions and programs, we ensure our legacy of faith, welcome, and impact continues to grow for generations to come.
Strengthening our endowment also invites families to extend their impact through planned giving, making a lasting commitment that reflects the transformative role Old St. Patrick’s has played in their lives and ensures the church they love continues to serve, welcome, and heal
for years to come.
• Strengthen the endowment to ensure long-term stability, flexibility, and faithful leadership.
• Grow the endowment to $7.5 million to sustain essential ministries, positions, and programs.
• Invite lasting impact through planned giving that supports Old St. Patrick’s for generations.
As a future-focused community, we will strengthen Old St. Patrick’s endowment to secure the stability and flexibility needed to meet emerging and unforeseen challenges, safeguarding our freedom to lead, innovate, and serve faithfully. We will grow the endowment to $7.5 million, providing
long-term support for the ministries that give life to Old St. Patrick’s. By endowing key positions and programs, we ensure our legacy of faith, welcome, and impact continues to grow for generations to come.
Strengthening our endowment also invites families to extend their impact through planned giving, making a lasting commitment that reflects the transformative role Old St. Patrick’s has played in their lives and ensures the church they love continues to serve, welcome, and heal
for years to come.
FAITH IN ACTION
GUIDED BY FAITH. UNITED IN MISSION.
Our campaign is fueled by an extraordinary group of leaders who care about the future of Old St. Pat’s and
the people who call it home. Our Campaign Cabinet brings enthusiasm, creativity, and a true spirit of service,
offering bold ideas, jumping in wherever needed, and helping us keep the momentum moving forward. Our
Honorary Cabinet add their trusted voices and decades of commitment to this community, grounding us in
our values while encouraging us to dream big.
Together, this leadership team embodies the heart of our campaign: collaborative, hopeful, and deeply
committed to making a lasting impact by uniting people around a shared mission.
FAITH IN ACTION CAMPAIGN CABINET
Kelly and Sean Brennan
Jill and Jeff Cline
Marisa and Robert Doherty
Lori and Ken Hiltz
Katie Nee and Mike Hobbs
Susan Stelter and Matt Guardiola
FAITH IN ACTION HONORARY CABINET
Mary and Bill* Aronin
Pat and Larry Booth
Kay and Bob Brehm
Ann and Rich Carr
Rose Ann and Mike Gallo
Colleen and Michael Kennedy
Maureen Kennedy Barney
Lynn and Jim Kiley
Mary and Tom* Owens
Sue and Phil Rooney
Bridget and Ray Wicklander
*In memoriam
Fr. Patrick McGrath, S.J., Pastor
Ann McNamara, Chief Development Officer
the people who call it home. Our Campaign Cabinet brings enthusiasm, creativity, and a true spirit of service,
offering bold ideas, jumping in wherever needed, and helping us keep the momentum moving forward. Our
Honorary Cabinet add their trusted voices and decades of commitment to this community, grounding us in
our values while encouraging us to dream big.
Together, this leadership team embodies the heart of our campaign: collaborative, hopeful, and deeply
committed to making a lasting impact by uniting people around a shared mission.
FAITH IN ACTION CAMPAIGN CABINET
Kelly and Sean Brennan
Jill and Jeff Cline
Marisa and Robert Doherty
Lori and Ken Hiltz
Katie Nee and Mike Hobbs
Susan Stelter and Matt Guardiola
FAITH IN ACTION HONORARY CABINET
Mary and Bill* Aronin
Pat and Larry Booth
Kay and Bob Brehm
Ann and Rich Carr
Rose Ann and Mike Gallo
Colleen and Michael Kennedy
Maureen Kennedy Barney
Lynn and Jim Kiley
Mary and Tom* Owens
Sue and Phil Rooney
Bridget and Ray Wicklander
*In memoriam
Fr. Patrick McGrath, S.J., Pastor
Ann McNamara, Chief Development Officer
“Anytime I hear mention of an anniversary, I look back and forward and I want to make sure that willing young(ish) adults like me get the same experience at Old St. Pat’s for the next 180 years. Therefore, I think more about the long-term in creating a sustaining endowment for the church that will allow for continued operations in future good and bad times, and that will also allow for targeted infrastructure improvements when the
time comes.” — Old St. Patrick’s Member, via Survey
time comes.” — Old St. Patrick’s Member, via Survey
FOR MORE INFORMATION, TO DISCUSS YOUR PLEDGE, OR TO EXPLORE WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
Ann McNamara | [email protected]
[email protected]
312.648.1021 | Option 7
Fr. Jack Wall Mission Center | 711 W Monroe | Chicago, IL 60661
Ann McNamara | [email protected]
[email protected]
312.648.1021 | Option 7
Fr. Jack Wall Mission Center | 711 W Monroe | Chicago, IL 60661