"United in Faith, Hope and Love"

The Diocesan Ministries Appeal (formerly the Bishop’s Annual Appeal) is the yearly diocesan fund raising drive to support the day-to-day operations of ministries and services within our diocese. 

The theme of this year's Diocesan Ministries Appeal is "United in Faith Hope Love." The Lord knows us so well and, through His grace, He prompts us to love others in the same way He loves us. Your support and response to the Diocesan Ministries Appeal is a tangible example of how we can help our neighbors, especially those who are in need.

The ministries and service supported by the Appeal include:

1.       Catholic Charities: Catholic Charities receives the largest % of the Appeal funds. The services provided by Catholic Charities include:

a)      Day Care for the working poor
b)      Transportation for the Elderly and the disabled
c)       Counseling services (family, substance abuse)
d)      Group Homes for adults with disabilities
e)      Food and Clothing panties:  this is the second year of our three-year commitment to allocate $200,000 annually toward the renovation of the Father English Food Pantry, which serves about 18,000 people monthly
f)       Home repairs for disadvantaged Seniors
g)      After-school programs

2.       Seminarian Education: See HERE for details.
3.       Housing for retired Priests: See HERE for details.
4.       Catholic Elementary School Support: See HERE for details
 
All funds raised are used only for these causes. 93 cents of every dollar goes directly to supported causes, which is well above the guidelines set of the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance.
 
Helping people and catholic schools in profound need, making a residence available for our retired priests, and educating seminarians who will one day serve us are works that are only possible through our collective support of the Ministries Appeal.
 
If you receive a letter from the Bishop, please respond with donation. In October there will also be pledge cards provided during Mass to allow In-Pew participation.  For more information, see HERE.

You can donate ONLINE by click the button below.