Catholics Opening Wallets Wider ; Fund Raising Was Off During Abuse Scandal

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The Newark Archdiocese says its annual fund-raising drive has been gradually recovering from a downturn that began during the national clergy abuse crisis.

The number of North Jersey Catholics contributing to the 2007 Archbishop's Annual Appeal grew by more than 500 from the year before, and the average gift increased to $231 from $220, Carla Gonzalez, executive director of development, said last week. Altogether, the appeal raised $11.5 million.

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Catholics Opening Wallets Wider ; Fund Raising Was Off During Abuse Scandal

"We're seeing some very hopeful trends," said Jim Goodness, a spokesman for Archbishop John J. Myers. "People recognize that the church may have had problems, but they realize it is still doing extremely important work in such wi...

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