Generation to Generation Campaign

Join us in this transformative campaign to strengthen our parish, support our dedicated priests, and uplift vulnerable communities. Together, we can share the light of faith with the next generation of disciples at Our Lady of Perpetual Help.

CLICK HERE to make a pledge TODAY!

  • Progress Tracker: Visual progress bar showing amount raised vs goal
    • Enhanced Goal: $6,000,000
    • Total Raised: $ $4,813,434  as of 05/21/2025 (this will have to be updated on a weekly basis)
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What the Campaign is About

  • Case Components at Archdiocese
    • Strengthen Local Parishes
      • Spiritually Renew Our Parishes
      • Support Our Priests
      • Assist Vulnerable Communities

      • CLICK HERE to learn more.

OLPH Priorities

Through much prayer, planning and conversation, we have identified our greatest needs and initiatives to strengthen our mission and vision for years to come. With our share of the funds raised – 50% of contributions up to $3,725,000 (Archdiocese Set Parish Goal), 80% of anything from $3,725,000 to $7,450,000 (twice the Archdiocese Set Parish Goal) and 100% of any amount raised beyond $7,450,000 – we plan to address the following projects, depending on funds raised through the campaign: 

Below are the areas designed for upgrading or renovation through the Generation to Generation Campaign. CLICK HERE for a  downloadable pdf for more information.

  • HOSPITALITY CENTER: We would like to build a Hospitality Center in the unfinished area of the first floor, at the north end of the Parish Center. This space will serve as a welcoming area for parishioners to gather after Mass and share faith, meals and ideas, as well as for simple social gatherings. 

  • ENHANCED CAMPUS ACCESSIBILITY: We would like to install two elevators on the parish campus to enhance accessibility for students and parishioners. One elevator will be located in the Playdium, while the other will be installed at the main entrance of the Lexington building, providing easy access to the gym and school. 

  • UPGRADED CAMPUS SECURITY: To enhance student safety across campus, we will install secured second-tier entrance doors in our school buildings. We will also create a secured visitor entrance in the Lexington building. This measure aims to ensure the safety of students, staff and visitors by monitoring entry points and deterring unauthorized access.

  • AIR CONDITIONING FOR OUR SCHOOL: Providing replacement air conditioning units for approximately 30 school classrooms is essential to maintaining a comfortable and conducive learning environment for students. This upgrade will improve focus, health and overall well-being, especially during warmer months.

  • GLENVIEW ROAD ENTRANCE: We plan to enhance the Glenview Road parking lot entrance to ensure all church and school visitors feel welcomed. The renovations will include inviting signage and attractive landscaping, creating a prominent entryway along Glenview Road.

  •  SISTER PAULANNE’S SHARING PARISH LEGACY GIFT: We are committed to continuing our support for our Sharing Parishes by donating $25,000 to each: St. Sabina, St. James Church, Mother of the Americas and St. Josephine Bakhita. These contributions will help sustain their vital community programs and servicces.

  •  REFURBISH OUR PEWS: Our pews, which have served us for decades, are showing signs of wear. Refurbishing them will provide a more comfortable and aesthetically pleasing worship environment. 

Ways to Give

We’re inviting every household in OLPH to prayerfully consider making a campaign pledge. Pledges can be spread over five years, giving families the flexibility to give more than they might with a one-time gift.

You can choose the payment schedule and method that works best for you—monthly, quarterly, or annually. Every gift brings us closer to reaching our parish goal and meeting our shared needs.

CLICK HERE to make a pledge TODAY!

FAQ Section

Q: What is Generation to Generation: Answer the Call?

A: Generation to Generation: Answer the Call is a capital campaign with a goal to raise $300 million+ in gifts and pledges to strengthen local parishes, spiritually renew our parishes, support our priests, and assist vulnerable communities.

Q: Why is the Archdiocese of Chicago embarking on a capital campaign?

A: The Archdiocese of Chicago is at a pivotal moment in shaping the future of our local church. Today confident of God’s grace, we are being called to take up with fresh energy the mission of Christ by reimagining our Catholic presence, ministries and service. Through the campaign we aim to strengthen all our parishes in Cook and Lake counties.

Q: Is the Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) taking place during the campaign?

A: Yes, the ACA will continue to be conducted annually. Generation to Generation is a capital campaign to meet the future needs of the archdiocese, while the ACA helps fund the ongoing ministry of the Archdiocese of Chicago each year. The campaign office will work with parishes to educate parishioners on the difference between Generation to Generation and the Annual Catholic Appeal.

Q: How are parish campaign goals set?

A: Parish goals will be set at 130% of the parish's offertory income from the most recent available fiscal year.

In line with Annual Catholic Appeal practice, a few parishes serving low-income communities will have goals of 100% of their latest fiscal year offertory. These parishes will be determined using known financial and demographic information of the parish community including U.S. Census data.

Q: How will campaign funds be allocated?

A: Funds designated for the shared ministries of Generation to Generation will be allocated based on the percentages outlined in the campaign case statement. These funds will be directed to ministries as needs arise, regardless of whether the overall campaign goal has been met. Parishes will retain 50 cents of each dollar up to goal, 80 cents of each dollar after surpassing the goal in cash payments, and 100% of each dollar after surpassing 200% of the parish's goal in cash payments.

Q: How much will families be asked to give?

A: Every family in the archdiocese will be asked to consider a sacrificial gift to Generation to Generation in the spirit of Christian stewardship. The suggested request amounts will vary from donor to donor.

Q: Why emphasize pledged gifts?

A: Pledges may be paid in installments over five years, allowing families to make larger commitments than they might otherwise consider. Pledged gifts are typically four to five times larger than a one-time gift.

Q: Are gifts to the campaign tax-deductible?

A: You will receive an acknowledgement of your gift for tax purposes. Please also consult with tax and financial experts.

Q: How will Renewal Funds be spent?

A: Together, led by the Holy Spirit, we will renew Christ’s Church. This generational effort will focus on two initiatives: The Archdiocesan Renewal Center and digital outreach for people exploring faith. Our Renewal Center will focus on intentional on-the-ground support of parishes, an ongoing calendar of renewal workshops and events, and ongoing faith research. The digital outreach platform will feature tailored online workshops and curated content, hosted on a digital platform, that will invite those who are spiritually hungry to spiritual exploration based on their own attitudes, preference and prior experiences.

Q: How will Priest Funds be spent?

A: Funds will be used to priest pastoral and professional development, and the care and well-being of our priests through health-care and retirement programs.

Q: How will Parish Vitality Funds be spent?

A: The Parish Vitality Fund will support parishes in vibrant but low-income communities through critical capital maintenance or improvement, operating support for vibrant ministry or service, and grants to help ignite parish renewal.

Q: Will funds raised be used to defray costs related to priest misconduct?

A: No money donated to Generation to Generation: Answer the Call will be used to defray expenses related to misconduct issues.

Q: How will funds donated to Generation to Generation be maintained and distributed?

A: Gifts to Generation to Generation will be held in separate, restricted accounts and used solely for the specific priorities set forth in the campaign case statement, the Generation to Generation web page under “Case Components,” and, as to the funds allocated to the parishes, each parish’s campaign case statement.

Q: How will the campaign be paid for?

A: Campaign goals are approximate and based on anticipated needs and contributions. Final distributions will be based on actual contributions and net of related campaign expenses and fees.

For more frequently asked questions, visit our website at archchicago.org/gentogen.

Campaign Supporters

  • We will update this list as it becomes available.

  • By making a gift to the Generation to Generation campaign, you direct your donations to be used solely for restricted purposes specifically identified in the Generation to Generation campaign case statement as well as the relevant local parish case statement.

  • CLICK HERE from information for general Archdiocese information regarding the campaign.

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