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Most Reverend Norbert M. Dorsey, C.P.,Retired,
Bishop Diocese of Orlando
"Crown Financial Ministries has been a blessing to the Diocese of Orlando."

Fr. Steven Olds, S.T.D., Dean of Pastoral Formation
St. Vincent de Paul Seminary, Boynton Beach, FL
"....I thought the materials were theologically appropriate."

Monsignor William Young, Pastor, St. Thomas More
Houston, TX
"The Small Group Bible Study helps to shine God's truth on our lives by using finances. Even though it uses finances, it is about much, much more than finances....The Bible study challenged me to look at my attitudes and behaviors surrounding finances. In doing this I had to look beyond finances to a broader aspect of my faith life......I encourage every parishioner to make time for the study."

Rev. Marc Montminy, Pastor, Ste. Marie Catholic Church
Manchester, New Hampshire
"It is with great joy that I write this note of encouragement and thankfulness for Crown Financial Ministries, and its impact on Ste. Marie Parish in Manchester, NH. I am pleased to be able to recommend Crown to my parishoners."

Rev. Richard Walsh, Pastor, St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church
Winter Park, FL
"I am pleased to recommend the Crown Financial Ministries Small Group Bible Study to the St. Margaret Mary congregation."

Sister Rosemary Finnegan
Diocese of Orlando
"....I would certainly recommend this course to all people. Since we all have to handle money in our everyday life, it is beneficial to discuss this topic openly, practically and creatively.Crown not only creates this wholesome environment but also infuses it with the Scriptures to give the course life. It is distinct, unique, and fun. I was happy to be part of it."

Chuck and Arlene Speiser
Daytona Beach, FL
"This new knowledge enhanced spirituality, strengthened marriage, exemplified the power of prayer, and gave me direction to become a group leader at St. Paul's"..Chuck

"It's difficult to explain how this study can change things in your life, but you have to experience it to really reap the benefits."..Arlene

Don Tauscher, Catholic Resource Specialist
Orlando, FL
"This is a great opportunity for us to minister to the poor in a way that can change their lives. Rather than using band-aids to deal with the issues of poverty, we can give these people the tools to improve their self-esteem and give them some sense of control over their situation."

Geraldine Kelly
Bedford, New Hampshire
"I was one of those Catholics who knew how to be a dutiful "robot" Catholic, programmed to show up at church every Sunday, take my place in the back seats, receive Communion and pray to some heavenly policeman in the sky...For me the best thing about the Crown experience has been the change in my relationship with God. I discovered tht God's word really is a Living Word, with practical application to our daily lives and for our money problems.
I developed a more personal relationship with God. Crown, in bringing the Good News of Jesus into every human situation, seeks to convert the individual and society by the divine power of the Gospel and recognizes that it is the Holy Spirit who is the principal agent of evangelism."

Joe M....Inmate
Tomoka Correctional Institution, Daytona Beach, FL
"For me the lights finally came on as I documented what I was spending money on. Even the little we get here is still God's and we are responsible to God to be faithful stewards over it........the bottom line is that I followed through by mailing out $5 for tithe, $5 for my wife to put in a savings account, and $5 just for her. (I earn $30-$40 every 2 weeks)."---Crown Student through the Kairos Horizon Prison Ministry program.

Jon Bean, Catholic Resource Specialist
Orlando, FL
"God's ways vs. man's ways. Total honesty vs. truthfulness. These are temptations we face everyday of our lives. Through Crown I now know what God expects of me as a steward of His possessions. I'm not perfect, but I'm much better at using His ways instead of my ways." (Student and Leader)

Mackenzie and Ashton Hickox, Graduates of Crown 9-12 yr.old study
St. Paul's Catholic School, Daytona Beach, FL
Writing to the school principal: "Dear Mrs. Havens, On my weekend my sister and I sold lemonade & popsicles. We made $11.00 and would like to give $5.00 to the needy. Could you kindly give it to them? Sincerely, Mackenzie & Ashton Hickox."

Rev. Desmond Daly, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church
Tampa, FL
"Many in our parish have already experienced the healing power of Crown Financial Ministries in their lives. Those who have participated in the program have discovered a new vitality in their family life. Others have even drawn back from the brink of divorce and re-cemented the foundations of their marriage as a direct result of their participation in this invaluable program."

Tony Johnson, Student of Crown Teen Study
Longwood, FL
"I only have two more years before college, so I need to get a job and start saving."