Recommendation Letters

Msgr. Chester Borski - Pastor of St. Martha Catholic Church in Houston, TX

"The principal reason we hired Catholic Stewardship Consultants is because of your emphasis on long-term stewardship education. Unlike a typical offertory increase program, your approach truly seeks to engage parishioners in the work of the parish, as well as helping them to grow in their relationship with Christ. This is what I hoped your involvement would bring to St. Martha's, and it has already begun to work." [read entire letter]
 

Steve Litz - Stewardship Committee Chair at St. Andrew in Philadelphia

"We at St. Andrew have been struggling for the past few years to address spiritual issues in the parish and declining enrollment in our school. Now, with your help, we are well on our way to establishing a tuition-free parochial school, and we have markedly increased parishioners' ownership in the parish." [read entire letter]
 

Dan & Mary Dirrigl - Stewardship Committee members at St. Gregory the Great in Buffalo, NY

"When we began working together, we both were struck immediately by your unique blend of professionalism and spirituality. Every service you have provided—our newsletter, the survey, the Stewardship Renewal—all are top-notch quality, and at the same time, they never fail to keep us focused on the core element, which is Christ and His Church." [read entire letter]
 

Msgr. Mark Seitz - Pastor of St. Rita in Dallas, TX

"The community is delighted with the monthly newsletter and the parish staff is ecstatic that they do not have to do it! We have benefited greatly from the sage advice available to us from Eric and his team at every turn. Parish income is no longer lagging but is actually ahead of projections. The community is encouraged by the subtle signs of new life they see." [read entire letter]
 

Fr. Michael Edwards - Pastor of St. Helen in Vero Beach, FL

"After working with your company for 15 months, I am writing to say how pleased I am with your services. Catholic Stewardship Consultants was the first company I encountered that offered a concrete, tangible avenue to help me carry out my stewardship vision for St. Helen. When I first met you and Eric, I remember being very impressed with the basic thrust of your company. Since then, I have become convinced that both of you have an authentic desire to help parishes implement stewardship, not just run fundraising campaigns."   [read entire letter]
 

Fr. Tim Thompson - Pastor of St. John the Apostle in Fort Worth, TX

"Let me give you a concrete example of how each of your services has made a difference in the parish, beginning with the Leadership Retreat last January. The people who attended the retreat had an overwhelmingly positive response to Deacon Don's presentation. His message of "discipleship through stewardship" has truly set the tone with our parish leadership, and is spilling over into the rest of the parish."    [read entire letter]
 

Dr. Charles E. Zech, Ph.D. - Professor of Economics, Villanova University and Author of "Why Catholics Don't Give"

"When we first began working together I recall being amazed that a company existed that was already helping parishes to implement almost everything that I suggested in my book. I believe that your firm, Catholic Stewardship Consultants, provides the most comprehensive package of services to put my research into action."    [read entire letter]
 

Fr. Mike Kettenring - Pastor of Visitation of Our Lady in Marrero, LA

"Stewardship has been fantastic for Visitation of Our Lady Parish. Prayer commitments have skyrocketed. Our ministries have doubled. Collections are, by far, the best ever."    [read entire letter]