“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
Overview:
Bring the Light of Christ to Your Community!
Across the Diocese of Wisconsin, parishes bear witness to the love, presence, and new life found in Christ. One of the primary ways we do this is by bringing Christ’s light into the midst of God’s people—through worship, service, formation, and hospitality.
We strive to:
Offer meaningful and engaging worship
Serve others through concrete acts of love
Create opportunities for spiritual growth
Maintain safe, welcoming, and inviting parish spaces
Our faith reminds us that the light of Christ lives within each of us—individually and together. When we let that light shine, we reveal the nearness and love of Jesus to the world. In a time when that light is deeply needed, we are called to share it more boldly than ever.
Quick Facts
Award Amount: Up to $2,000
Who Can Apply: Parishes in the Diocese of Wisconsin
Deadline:
May 1, 2026Notification Date:
By May 31, 2026
Funding Focus:
✅Worship enhancement
✅Safe and welcoming facilities
✅Faith formation and community service
Requirements:
👉 Parish must be current on diocesan assessments and commitments
👉 Funds must support parish ministry directly (no pass-through donations)
Application Includes:
📜Brief project description
💵Simple budget
Apply: Click Here
If having trouble with the application, email a PDF/Word copy to bexs@diowis.org
Questions:
Canon Scott Leannah
414-379-0632
scott@diowis.org
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Now through May 1, 2026
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Be a Parish of Diocese of Wisconsin
Parishes applying must be current with their diocesan assessment and other commitments.
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Scroll down to apply. Please provide a simple narrative describing how you would use a Light of Christ grant. A simple budget breakdown would be helpful as well.
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Parishes will be notified no later than Trinity Sunday (May 31).
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A member of the Parish Resource Team will contact you to learn from you and celebrate the ways in which you are drawing nearer to your community.
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You are welcome to contact Canon Scott Leannah (414-379-0632 or scott@diowis.org) if you have questions.