Update (7/16/2007): Thank you to all that have made a pledge to the Bicentennial Campaign. We have surpassed our original goal and have more than $250,000 in pledges.

The Archdiocese of New York is one of the largest, most diverse communities of faithful in the country. As we approach the 200th anniversary of this vibrant and diverse community of faith in New York, every parish within this Archdiocese will participate in the Bicentennial Campaign, a vital fundraising effort designed to secure the current and future needs of our parish and other parishes within the Archdiocese.

Parishioners of St. Teresa will work together for the good of both our parish and the broader Catholic family. Funds raised will be divided, with 80% of funds being allocated to our own parish needs and 20% to a dedicated fund helping to benefit parishes and schools in the needy communities of the three boroughs and seven counties which make up our Archdiocese.

Our Parish Today and Tomorrow

Today, St. Teresa's actively continues to meet the needs of its congregation. Mass is celebrated each Sunday in English, Spanish and Cantonese (with Mandarin translation booklets). In the spirit of St. Francis Cabrini, the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Cabrini Sisters), officially came to the parish in 1997 and opened Cabrini Immigrant Services in 1998. Operating from the convent at St. Teresa's, they dedicate themselves to helping all newcomers enjoy the benefits and opportunities offered in the United States.

One of St. Teresa's historical strengths has always been that every parishioner, regardless of background, discovers that the faith and traditions of their homeland can survive the long voyage to their new home in New York City. Today, under the leadership of Father Donald C. Baker, St. Teresa's Church proudly looks back on its past while confidently looking forward to the future, secure in its mission to serve its community well into hte millennium.

By implementing a successful parish campaign, St. Teresa's will be able to address some of the pressing needs and tackle other priority project as they arise. Our main objective for the parish is to use the funds to create the Bishop Sullivan Parish Center that will house meeting rooms and offices. In addition, we are able to share with parishes in need across the Archdiocese.

The total cost for our project is: $212,000

Our Opportunity

As parishioners, it is our responsibility to secure the future of St. Teresa. To be successful, we invite the participation of the enter parish. Through open-minded, thoughtful consideration, and prayerful sacrafice we can meet hte challenge of this opportunity placed before us.

Our total goal for this campaign is $212,000. While this is an ambitious figure, our renovations and repairs require that we, as a parish, undertake. Please keep in mind that our Cardinal's Appeal goal of $14,3000 for 2007 is also included in our total. Once this figure has been secured in cash and pledges, 80% of funds raised will remain at St. Teresa. The breakdown looks like this:

Thank you in advance for your prayerful consideration of this request. As always, we are indebted to, and deeply grateful for, your loyalty and continued support.