Every day, countless good works are happening in the Diocese of Sacramento because you support the Annual Catholic Appeal. Together, through your generous support of the 2011 Appeal, more than $3.25 million in contributions from 21,000 participants helped bring hope and help to people of all ages in desperate need. In 2012, we can continue — with God’s grace — to be the living presence of Christ in our communities.
Last year, your generous sacrifices:
- Helped a network of dedicated Catholic social service agencies care for the ever-growing numbers of families overwhelmed with just surviving day to day.
- Helped families apply for tuition assistance so their children could have a Catholic education.
- Helped seminarians devote themselves fully to their studies as they prepare to serve as our priests.
- Helped parishes respond to a wide array of local community needs with their 25% share of Annual Appeal funds received.
There is so much good work yet to be done. Prayerfully consider joining Bishop Soto again in extending a helping hand and the love of Christ to thousands of our neighbors in need.
May God bless us in this worthwhile effort to build the kingdom of God here in the Diocese of Sacramento.
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Everyone benefits from your gift
The Poor and the Vulnerable
Your generosity enables Catholic charitable organizations and parish ministries in our neighborhoods to assist thousands of people desperately in need. Funds raised by the Annual Catholic Appeal go directly to the organizations that need our support.
Seminarians and Catholic Education
The Appeal provides critical support to offset the rising cost of education for seminarians currently in formation to serve as priests in our diocese. The Appeal also provides need-based tuition assistance to those families who desire a Catholic education for their children but cannot afford it.
Parish Social Service Ministries
25% of funds contributed to the Appeal are returned to each parish for its own social service ministries. Your participation in the Annual Catholic Appeal has enabled parishes to add new ministries, expand existing programs or support local Catholic community charities.
Each of Us
The Annual Catholic Appeal is an opportunity for each of us to be good stewards and to put our Catholic faith into action.
