Diocesan Gift Policy

CIRCLE MEMBERS

The Bishop’s Circle is a group of leaders from throughout the diocese who are committed to advancing the missiBishop Keehner greets members of the Bishop's Circle at the August 2026 annual gathering held at Trinity Heights. on of the church in the Sioux City Diocese through prayer, active involvement, and financial support that help sustain and enhance the services and programs provided through our Faith Formation Office. That office in turn, supports all diocesan parishes ensuring they have the resources and guidance they may need.

Members enjoy the knowledge that their participation directly and positively impacts the services and programs offered through the diocesan Faith Formation Office, serving parishes across our 24 counties and beyond. From the 2026 annual gathering Mass at Trinity Heights.

Your dollars help fund the Faith Formation Office's direct, on-site support to parish faith formation staff, ministry resources, training and programs. Bishop’s Circle members receive communication from the Bishop throughout the year, recognition via our electronic screen in the lobby of the Central Catholic Offices as well as an invitation to an annual Mass and reception with the bishop in August of each year.

Karmen Bower, our director of faith formation, offers her gratitude and shares about the programs and services provided by her staff.