GIVING TO OLAATI
Working in collaboration with Bishop Brian McGee, 11th Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Argyll and the Isles, OLAATI aims to make a tangible and practical, positive impact for remote Scottish Catholic Communities and their families, as well as ensuring the many visitors to the Diocese, can access the Holy Eucharist and Catholic Mass across the islands and villages of Northern and Western Scotland.
Our Lady of Argyll and the Isles (OLAATI) Charity Tax ID is: 92-1437703 and
is a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt nonprofit, with donations generally
tax deductible as allowed by United States law.
OUR FUNDS
You can choose to direct your donation towards one of our funds, or to the General Use Fund where it will go to the area of most need.
ACTIVE PRIEST OPERATING FUND
The Active Priest Operating Fund supports the stipend, living, and travel costs of the active Priests in the Diocese.
ECCLESIASTICAL STUDENT'S FUND
This Fund supports the education of new Priests for the Diocese both in Scotland and in Rome.
THE FUND FOR SICK & RETIRED PRIESTS
This Fund supports Priests who are ill or have retired after a life of commitment to the Priesthood in the Diocese of Argyll and the Isles.
CHURCH & RECTORY MAINTENANCE AND REFURBISHMENT FUND
The Diocesan Maintenance and Refurbishment Fund for Churches and Rectories, including Oban Cathedral.
OUR MISSION
Our Lady of Argyll and The Isles (OLAATI) is a United States of America Charity 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization founded in 2023 in Phoenix, AZ with the purpose of providing financial support to the Catholic Church operating in Remote Rural and Island Communities of Scotland.
Working in collaboration with Bishop Brian McGee, 11th Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Argyll and the Isles, OLAATI aims to make a tangible and practical positive impact for remote Scottish Catholic Communities and their families as well as ensuring the many visitors to the Diocese can access the Holy Eucharist and Catholic Mass across the islands and villages of Western Scotland.