THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR DIOCESAN PRIESTS/SPECIAL NEEDS
What it covers: Extraordinary expenses not fully met by insurance, retirement, or Social Security, such as prescription medications, dental and vision care, rental subsidies, and long term or skilled nursing care.
Retired clergy impact: The diocese has dozens of retired diocesan priests who continue to travel across Idaho to administer sacraments and substitute for active priests on leave or who are ill.
Related housing: The diocese operates the St. John Vianney Priests Retirement Center in Boise to provide independent living options for retired clergy.