Consider this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
Since 1860, Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology has formed more than 2,000 priests for sacramental and pastoral ministry in parishes throughout New Jersey, neighboring states and other lands. Continuing this traditional mission today, the Seminary also prepares lay men and women for active ministry providing outreach and support services in many areas of parish and family life.
Candidates for the priesthood and lay ministry benefit from a rich theological foundation strongly rooted in Church teachings. Presented by an exceptionally talented and dedicated faculty of theologians, graduate level programs of study are enhanced through a collaborative approach to instruction and formation that prepares all candidates to better serve the Church and their faith communities.
While preparing for lives of service to the Church, all seminarians and lay students are sustained by the generous support of Seminary friends and benefactors. Individual support helps all candidates fulfill their calling to become Dispensatores Mysteriorum Dei (Stewards of the Mysteries of God).
Indeed, Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology is blessed yearly to receive the necessary financial resources for continued funding and development of its priestly formation and lay ministry programs of study. The great majority of annual gifts received are from alumni and friends who share a commitment to strengthen the Body of Christ.
Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology invites you to be a steward of its mission. Your prayers and gift support enables the Seminary to fulfill Christ’s command to make disciples of all nations.
The Darlington Annual Fund
Taking its name from the Seminary’s previous location in Mahwah, New Jersey, the Darlington Annual Fund was created to assist the Seminary in financing general needs as they arise during the course of the year. The Darlington Annual Fund begins on July 1 of each year and continues until June 30 of the following year. Since gifts to the Darlington Annual Fund are for current use, they must be replenished annually.
Gifts to the Darlington Annual Fund are unrestricted, meaning that at the discretion of the Rector/Dean, they can be applied where most urgently needed.
What your Gift Will Do
Benefactor support of the Darlington Annual Fund provides all Seminary students with the very best academic and formation experience. Your gift typically is utilized for:
- Financial aid to students
- Student field ministry assignments
- Continuing education and professional development for faculty
- Guest lectures by renowned theologians and scholars
- Liturgical books for seminarians
- New books and other Seminary Library resources
- Computers and software technology
- Building repairs and maintenance
- Many more programs and services
Gifts of any amount are appreciated and every gift advances the mission of Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology.
Supporting Future Church Leaders…
Thoughtful Ways
You are invited to share in the mission of Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology by your generous gift to the Darlington Annual Fund. Please consider giving in the following ways:
Giving Cash
A gift of cash is the simplest and most frequent form of giving. Cash
gifts are fully deductible for federal income tax purposes. Cash gifts
may be pledged over the course of the Fund year.
Giving Stocks
A gift of appreciated securities that you have held more than one year
offers you two tax-wise benefits: an income tax deduction for their fair
market value, and avoidance of capital gains tax on the appreciation in
value.
Giving Life Insurance
You may name Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology
irrevocably as the owner and beneficiary of an insurance policy on your
life, or may donate an existing policy already in effect, especially if
your family no longer needs the policy for financial security upon your
death.
Bequests
Planning a legacy gift to Immaculate Conception Seminary School of
Theology through your Will may be an attractive option for benefactors,
depending upon personal assets and family considerations. Several ways
exist to make a gift for the future including
- Gifting a specific amount;
- Gifting specific property;
- Gifting a percentage of your estate; and/or
- Gifting the residue, or whatever remains after payment of debts, applicable estate taxes and family considerations.
Your gift through a bequest, regardless how modest, is always important and appreciated. Presently, and in strict confidence, please consider sharing with us the news that you have made provision for Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology within your estate plans.
Special Gift Opportunities
A gift to the Darlington Annual Fund can be an ideal way to honor or memorialize a family member, friend or other individual who merits special appreciation. Gifts to the Darlington Annual Fund made either in memory or in honor of someone not only benefit Seminary programs but also provide special recognition to a deserving individual.
Endowment Giving
Donors interested in making a major gift to Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology may wish to consider giving for endowment purposes. In this case, the full amount of the gift is permanently invested, and only the annual interest earned on the principal is spent to fulfill a need or project.
Endowment giving is ideal for donors capable of making a larger commitment and who may wish to establish a special named fund, such as a memorial scholarship, an endowed professorship, or a book acquisition fund.