No more loose change making that embarrassing clinking sound in the collection basket. No more rooting around for the right bill and finding only pocket lint.
A pre-authorized, direct-deposit plan for collection plate donations has been greenlighted by Toronto’s Roman Catholic archdiocese, allowing the faithful to make contributions the way they pay many bills- straight from their bank accounts.
The pilot project has been up and running in nine area parished for the past 18 months, and generated about $30,000 a month per parish. This month, the Toronto archdiocese extended the plan to all 222 of its parishes, reports The Catholic Register.
“The parishes that are running it are very happy,” said archdiocese spokeswoman Shirley Bevan. “They know what they’re getting at the end of the month. It’s an easy way for them to balance their books.”
The plan is modeled on a direct deposit option the Anglican Church of Canada has offered for years.
(RNS)
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