Bishop Sullivan Scholarships

The Bishop Sullivan Ministry Scholarship Fund has been established to assist in the ongoing education and formation of ministers in the Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph.

As a partner in ministry or a person seeking to prepare for ministry within the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, you are eligible to apply for a grant from the Bishop Sullivan Scholarship Fund.

Grant monies are available for:

*Graduate degree programs in Theology, Pastoral Ministry or related fields

*Post-Graduate course work in ministry-related disciplines from an accredited institution

*Institutes related to a specific area of ministry

*Bishop Helmsing Institute students (three-year program)

*Infrequent diocesan training beyond the means of a parish or individual

We are looking for people who are:

*Involved in ministry at the parish or Catholic school

*Active in ministry leadership and development

*Dedicated to serving the Church Community

*Committed to ongoing formation and training for ministry

Application forms, letter of recommendation format, letter of intent format can be found by clicking here

Deadline for Fall scholarship applications is: September 11, 2009

Notification of fund distribution will be made on: September 22, 2009

Notes:

Monies will be sent directly to the sponsoring institution. Scholarships apply only to ministerial training and formation, excluding undergraduate studies. Individuals may receive one scholarship in any 12-month period.

2009 Scholarship Committee

Claude R. Sasso, Vice-Chancellor, Chair

Diana Rose, Christ the King Parish

Diane Pickert, St. Gabriel Parish

Susan Doerr, St. John Francis Regis

Gail Monaco, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

Timothy Brennan, Associate Director Bishop Helmsing Institute

Secretary: Jerri Dowdy

For more information phone Jerri Dowdy at 756-1850 ext.244