Beware of cyber criminals posing as clergy or staff

Just like you, we’re concerned about the COVID-19 pandemic, and we are here to support our parish community. We’ll continue to provide up-to-date information so you can rest assured during this rapidly evolving situation and focus on what matters most — caring for your family’s health and safety.

Here are answers to the most urgent questions we have been hearing from our customers. For other important updates, resources, FAQs, and more, visit our COVID-19 St. Hilary Parish Information Center.

Information Security Alert

The COVID-19 pandemic is being used by hackers to send a large number of cyber-attacks to remote workers via phishing campaigns, spam messages, and social engineering calls. Please be careful so that you don’t fall prey to these false attempts to get personal information from you or get you to send money.

How to Send Us Money Safely

We have asked you to continue sending your weekly contributions by mail or through our online giving system on our website (a little more on this below), and to continue paying your child's school tuition by mail or online as you normally have throughout the school year. These have been valid requests. You may also drop off your weekly contributions or tuition payments by depositing a check or money order (no cash) in an envelope and depositing it in the mail slot by the rectory's front door. Be sure to include your envelope number, if applicable.

WE WILL NEVER ASK YOU TO SEND MONEY BY WIRE TRANSFER (SUCH AS WESTERN UNION) NOR WILL WE ASK YOU TO SEND MONEY TO ANYONE PERSONALLY, EVEN IF IT SOUNDS LIKE THE REQUEST IS COMING FROM ONE OF THE PRIESTS OR STAFF MEMBER.

Some parishioners have received a request from someone who is saying they are Fr. Diego (it's not) and that he needs a favor. IGNORE THIS REQUEST. Fr. Diego has not and will not send out this type of request.

Making Donations Online

The only way to send payments electronically is to visit our website's home page and click on the button at the top of the page that says "Donate." That will take you to another page on the website where you can make a payment quickly and easily. You can make a one-time donation or recurring donations from the comfort of your home.