Catholic Ministry Appeal

The Catholic Ministry Appeal is 100% voluntary and 100% of donations will go to focused ministry.
This appeal provides the means to continue the mission that Christ has entrusted to us: to serve, to educate, to care for the poor, and to be a beacon of hope for all. The Catholic Ministry Appeal is an invitation for us all to take an active role in supporting the Church beyond the borders of our parish.
Through our appeal, we can support:
• Youth and young adult initiatives such as World Youth Day 2023 which took place in Portugal. More than 120 pilgrims from our diocese joined the faith enriching experience.
• The new St. John XXIII Retirement Center offering assisted living facilities for our aging priests and religious.
• Men in formation for the Permanent Diaconate like the 8 just ordained last October, as well as the ongoing formation for our 100+ active deacons and their wives
• Protection for our children and vulnerable adults through the Safe Environment program which averages 5,000 fingerprint screenings and 7,500 trainings each year to diocesan, parish and school staff and volunteers
• Opportunities to participate in parish leader formation like Discipleship Day last January, and events which help us reconnect with our diocesan vision to courageously live the Gospel like the Eucharistic Encounter, with over 700 people attending in person and another 700 joining via livestream throughout the day.

We are all invited to make a gift, a courageous gift, that demonstrates how as disciples we are living the Gospel and sharing it with those we encounter. Now more than ever, it is vital for us to do what we can, when we can. To act as a people who put their faith in God and do good works in his name. I am asking you to make a commitment to the appeal today.