The Office of Stewardship & Development serves the people of the Diocese of Laredo by helping Catholics grow in faith, discipleship, and stewardship.
We encourage all people to recognize God’s gifts, use them responsibly, share them generously, and return them to the Lord with gratitude. Stewardship is more than fundraising it is a way of life rooted in our call to participate in Christ’s mission on earth.
The Catholic Sharing Appeal supports ministries, programs, missions, and services throughout the Diocese of Laredo.
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We oversee and administer financial gifts and grants entrusted to the Diocese, ensuring all contributions are used responsibly and effectively to support the Church’s mission.
We provide resources, guidance, and programs that help individuals and parishes cultivate a spirit of generosity, service, and faithful stewardship.
Stewardship is the grateful response to God’s blessings through the sharing of our:
Stewardship is not simply about donations it is a lifelong commitment to living as disciples of Christ.
As stewards of God’s creation, we are called to:
Each person has a unique vocation and role within the Church. Whether you serve as a parent, volunteer, parishioner, donor, or ministry leader, your participation helps build the Kingdom of God.
The Office of Stewardship & Development is committed to transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship of every contribution entrusted to the Diocese.
You can be confident that your gifts will be:
We also respect your privacy. The Diocese of Laredo does not share personal or financial information with outside organizations or vendors.
Director of Stewardship & Development
Nicole Marie Romanos oversees stewardship initiatives, donor relations, the Catholic Sharing Appeal, grant development, and strategic outreach efforts for the Diocese of Laredo.
With a background in communications, nonprofit development, government relations, marketing, and strategic planning, Nicole is dedicated to strengthening relationships that support diocesan ministries, Catholic education, parish life, and outreach throughout South Texas.
She works closely with ministries, parishes, donors, foundations, and community partners to help advance the mission of the Diocese through faithful stewardship and meaningful engagement.
For stewardship opportunities, grants, donor relations, or development partnerships:
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Development Services Coordinator
Angie Lucero works with donor relations, stewardship communications, and contribution records for the Diocese of Laredo.
Working closely with the Director of Stewardship & Development her work focuses on strengthening donor engagement, maintaining transparency in development operations, and ensuring contributions are processed with care and accuracy. Angie helps implement systems that support effective stewardship practices and improve communication with benefactors and parish communities.
Through her bilingual fluency and strong interpersonal skills, she fosters meaningful relationships with local and international donors who support the mission of the Diocese throughout South Texas.
Development Projects Coordinator
Iris Astrid Pizana works on development support initiatives, grant coordination, and project administration for the Diocese of Laredo.
Working closely with the Director of Stewardship & Development, Iris assists with development planning, researching funding opportunities, preparing grant communications, and supporting diocesan ministries through organized project management and collaboration.
Her work helps strengthen the many programs and outreach efforts made possible through the generosity of Catholic Sharing Appeal donors and grant benefactors.
Together, the Stewardship & Development team works to strengthen donor relationships, pursue funding opportunities effectively, and uphold best practices in stewardship in support of the Church’s mission.
Your generosity helps support ministries, missions, seminarians, Catholic education, and outreach programs throughout the Diocese of Laredo.
Please prayerfully consider making a gift today.