Cooperative Parish Sharing

What is Cooperative Parish Sharing?

Cooperative Parish Sharing is a program of the Archdiocese of Hartford through which parishes across the Archdiocese make voluntary contributions to support the efforts of low-income parishes to meet the vital needs of their communities.

These annual pledges and the projects they support help to build solidarity among all of the parishes, suburban and urban, and provide an effective tool for empowerment and evangelization throughout the Archdiocese.

CPS Pledges and Grants for 2012

CPS Pledges

Pledges are solicited from parishes each January, and are payable in monthly, quarterly or annual payments throughout the calendar year. Parish pledges are the sole source of funding for this important program. We are grateful to the many parishes of the Archdiocese that support this ministry so generously.

Parish Pledges Received in 2012 (for 2012-2013 Awards)

CPS Grants

Grants are awarded each year for social justice projects submitted by eligible parishes. Eligibility is determined by the Archdiocese. Eligible parishes may also request CPS funds to help cover the participation fee for home repair projects sponsored by the HomeFront program.

Grant application packets are mailed early in the fall, for projects that will be completed in the 12 month period beginning in July of the following year.

CPS Grant Calendar

• September - October: Application Packets mailed to Eligible Parishes
• November 15: Completed HomeFront Applications due to OCSJM
• December 15: Notification of HomeFront awards
• December 1: Completed Regular CPS Applications due to OCSJM
• January - February: Committee onsite visits to evaluate projects
• By March 1: HomeFront grant disbursements
• April 15: Notification of Regular grant awards
• July 15 and following: Regular grant disbursements

CPS Grants Awarded for 2012-2013

• Hartford Vicariate
• New Haven Vicariate
• Waterbury Vicariate

Cooperative Parish Sharing Committee Members

• Mrs. Nancy Kiely, Chairperson and Program Coordinator
• Deacon Roger A. Albert
• Mr. Robert Appicelli
• Mr. William Appicelli
• Mr. Orlando Bolaños
• Mr. John Clark
• Mr. Richard Dalidowitz
• Ms. Mary Beth Dillon
• Mrs. Catherine Elia
• Mr. Thomas Kmetzo
• Deacon Bob Lewandoski
• Ms. Mary O’Brien
• Deacon Stanley Piotrowski
• Ms. Carol Sue Schmidt
• Mr. Michael Verrett

For more information, or for assistance developing a grant application, please email the Office for Catholic Social Justice Ministry or call 203-777-7279.

Current forms may be viewed and printed from the links on the right side of this page.