Giving
Faith & Philanthropy
2025 Catholic Service Appeal
The Catholic Service Appeal (CSA) is the heart of stewardship in the Diocese of Shreveport. Each year, parishes across North Louisiana join together in generosity, ensuring that the mission of the Church continues to thrive beyond what any single parish could accomplish alone.
Why the Catholic Service Appeal Matters. Your gift supports:
- Formation of Priests and Deacons – Educating and training seminarians who will serve our diocese for years to come.
- Catholic Schools & Faith Formation – Providing resources to strengthen Catholic education and catechesis.
- Charitable Outreach – Extending the Church’s care to the poor, hungry, and vulnerable in our communities.
- Diocesan Ministries & Services – Equipping parishes with guidance, resources, and leadership support.
Seminarian Burse Program
The Diocese of Shreveport is blessed with men who are answering God’s call to the priesthood. Supporting their formation is both a joy and a responsibility we share as a Catholic community. The Seminarian Burse Program makes this possible by creating a lasting source of financial support for their education and formation.
What Is a Burse? A burse is a permanent endowment fund. The principal is never spent—only the earned interest is used to help cover the cost of tuition, room, and board for our seminarians. Each contribution continues to give year after year.
Who Can Create One? Anyone can establish a burse—individuals, families, parishes, schools, organizations, or groups of friends. Many are created in memory or honor of a loved one, ensuring a lasting legacy of faith and support for future priests.
How It Works A burse may be established with an initial gift of $250 or more. Once created, anyone may add to the fund in any amount. A burse is considered complete at $10,000. At that time, a new burse may be started under the same name if desired.
Donations may be made online or by mail:
Office of Church Vocations
Diocese of Shreveport
3500 Fairfield Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71104
Please indicate the name of the burse in the memo line of your check.
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