The Catholic Community of the Good Shepherd
One Sacred Mission
Renewing the places that formed us.
Protecting the parish that unites us.
Together, we can care for the Church of the Holy Family and St. Columba Church—two sacred homes, one Catholic community, and one shared future.
One Parish. One Future.
Caring for the places where our faith takes root
Holy Family and St. Columba are more than buildings. They are where children are baptized, vows are exchanged, loved ones are commended to God, and generations have learned that faith is not simply inherited—it is renewed.
“Now these sacred homes need us. Windows fail, steps wear, water finds its way in, pavement breaks, and essential systems reach the end of their useful lives. The work is practical, but our purpose is spiritual: to leave both worship sites safer, stronger, and ready to welcome those who will come after us.”
I ask every household to pray, to consider what sacrifice is possible, and to join this shared work with a generous heart.
— Fr. Michael, Pastor
What Your Gift Will Help Accomplish
Renewing both of our sacred homes
Work will be prioritized according to safety, urgency, available funds, and changing construction costs.
Holy Family Church • Hebron
The work at Holy Family addresses safety, weather protection, security, and the long-term care of the church and surrounding property.
View Holy Family project needs
- Replace church kneelers
- Install new hardware for all doors
- Rebuild sacristy and side doors
- Repair or replace deteriorated windows and add a front-corner gutter
- Replace the torn exterior awning
- Replace the 275-gallon oil tank
- Replace the small garage roof
- Repair or replace front entry tile and exterior stair surfaces
- Improve parking-lot and sacristy-side drainage
- Upgrade surveillance and church lighting
St. Columba Church • Columbia
The work at St. Columba focuses on safe access, drainage, essential mechanical systems, and the dignity of the worship space.
View St. Columba project needs
- Level uneven cement walkway and stair areas
- Remove underground oil tanks and install an above-ground tank
- Reconstruct the deteriorated parking lot and parking areas
- Replace worn and torn church and altar carpeting
- Correct yard, hillside, and church-side drainage
- Improve rectory lighting
- Upgrade security and Wi-Fi infrastructure
- Install a water-filtration system
Join Our One Sacred Mission
Make your campaign gift
Every payment made through this page will help renew both worship sites and strengthen the parish we share.
- Make a one-time campaign payment
- Make a payment toward an existing pledge
- Schedule recurring payments toward an existing pledge
To make a new pledge, change an existing pledge, or ask a pledge-related question, email the Capital Campaign team at capitalcampaign@goodshepherdct.org.
Your Gift Can Have Twice the Impact
The first $100,000 in paid campaign gifts and payments toward existing pledges is eligible for a dollar-for-dollar match.
Matching is subject to the terms and availability of the matching commitment.
A Gift of Faith and Stewardship
Other Ways to Give
Cash or Check
Make a one-time gift or make a payment toward an existing pledge. Make checks payable to The Catholic Community of the Good Shepherd and note “Capital Campaign.” To make or change a pledge, email the Capital Campaign team at capitalcampaign@goodshepherdct.org.
Appreciated Securities
A direct gift of publicly traded stock held more than one year may offer tax advantages depending on your circumstances. Before initiating a transfer, please email capitalcampaign@goodshepherdct.org.
Qualified Charitable Distributions
If you are age 70½ or older, you may be able to support the campaign through a Qualified Charitable Distribution made directly from your IRA.
Matching Gifts & Other Assets
Employer matching gifts, donor-advised fund grants, and other non-cash gifts may also be possible. For questions or help with a transfer, email capitalcampaign@goodshepherdct.org.
Email capitalcampaign@goodshepherdct.org
Mailing address: P.O. Box 146, Columbia, CT 06237
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