This Year's Annual Catholic Appeal
Purpose of the Annual Appeal. Since 1976, the Annual Catholic Appeal (commonly referred to simply as the "Annual Appeal") has been a unified effort in which all parishioners are asked to provide critical, financial support to nearly forty diocesan ministries that provide for the spiritual emotional and physical needs of the community. In 2023, this appeal was renamed as the Faith and Charity Catholic Appeal.
This Year's Appeal. This year's appeal theme is "Together in Hope." Reflecting on this theme, our Bishop has a message regarding this year's Annual Appeal.
Where Does the Money from the Appeal Go? Every Appeal gift goes to support diocesan programs and ministries which in turn provide services to the parishes and in collaboration with our parishes. Click here to see what ministries are supported by your generosity to the Annual Appeal.
Benefit to our Parish. Additionally at least 50 percent of contributions received beyond a parish’s assigned target is returned to the parish and used to defray ministry and capital costs. Parishes operating a school receive 100 percent of over-target contributions.
Way You Can Donate. There are many ways that you can donate to the Annual Appeal, including: gifts (donation by check, online payment, or money order), monthly electronic payments, credit cards, I.R.A. contributions, gifts of securities, and corporate matching gifts. To find out more about the many ways to donate click here.
Making a Donation. Pledge (donation) envelopes are available in the Church or in the Parish Office. You can also pay electronically by clicking here, going to the links on this page, or by contacting the diocesan development office at (302) 573-3120.
Circle of Honor. Those donating over $500 become part of our Bishop's Circle of Honor (which includes several tiers of special circles of donors, to find out more, click here.
This Year's Appeal. This year's appeal theme is "Together in Hope." Reflecting on this theme, our Bishop has a message regarding this year's Annual Appeal.
Where Does the Money from the Appeal Go? Every Appeal gift goes to support diocesan programs and ministries which in turn provide services to the parishes and in collaboration with our parishes. Click here to see what ministries are supported by your generosity to the Annual Appeal.
Benefit to our Parish. Additionally at least 50 percent of contributions received beyond a parish’s assigned target is returned to the parish and used to defray ministry and capital costs. Parishes operating a school receive 100 percent of over-target contributions.
Way You Can Donate. There are many ways that you can donate to the Annual Appeal, including: gifts (donation by check, online payment, or money order), monthly electronic payments, credit cards, I.R.A. contributions, gifts of securities, and corporate matching gifts. To find out more about the many ways to donate click here.
Making a Donation. Pledge (donation) envelopes are available in the Church or in the Parish Office. You can also pay electronically by clicking here, going to the links on this page, or by contacting the diocesan development office at (302) 573-3120.
Circle of Honor. Those donating over $500 become part of our Bishop's Circle of Honor (which includes several tiers of special circles of donors, to find out more, click here.