The Bishop’s Appeal funds the work of the diocese beyond the parishes themselves. Our contributions to the Bishop’s Appeal provide us with an opportunity to participate in the ministry and mission of the diocese — a community of faith that extends beyond the boundaries of any one parish. Contributions to the Bishop’s Appeal go toward:

An average of 9 social service charities receive assistance from the Bishop’s Appeal annually. These agencies serve those ‘least among us’ — the hungry, thirsty, homeless and those in need of counseling.

The Annual Appeal helps fulfill the following goals:

• Evangelization through which we try to bring every person closer to Christ.
• A more intense outreach to our young people.
• Programs of prayer and dialogue with our brothers and sisters of other faiths.
• An increased effort to help the poor and those in need.

For the last several years, all four of these personal initiatives have been alive in our diocese. They grow every year because of the generosity provided by our donors to the Annual Bishop’s Appeal.

What Our Gifts Can Accomplish

The needs of our diocese may seem so large that you might not think your contribution has a real impact. However, when you examine the cost to provide diocesan ministries on an individual level, you can see that every gift produces real and meaningful results, such as these examples (based on a 10 month commitment — numbers are approximate and take into account a down payment).

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