Catholic officials: tough times boost fundraising -- chicagotribune.com

Catholic officials: tough times boost fundraising -- chicagotribune.com: "Many factors, including diocese size and location, the ways appeals are presented and the strength of parishioner support can affect church fundraising, but Roman Catholic leaders believe the tough economy is helping their annual fund drives this year as hard times hit people closer to home. Fundraising or the size of gifts is up in Cincinnati and some other cities."