Catholic Ministry Appeal
The Catholic Ministry Appeal is the diocesan program which assists the bishop to meet the needs of the faithful throughout the five counties of the diocese. The major benefit of the Catholic Ministry Appeal is that 100 percent of all contributions received go directly to the various ministries of the Diocese of St. Petersburg. This means that none of the money collected will be used for the operating expenses of the Pastoral Center. All financial contributions will be used for the following ministries:
Catholic Charities Ministries of Mercy Clergy Care & Education
La Clinica Guadalupana Lay Pastoral Ministry Diaconate Programs & Formation
Life Ministries Marriage & Family Life Missions
Communications Catholic Education Faith Formation
Worship Prison Ministry Safe Environment
Spirit FM Catholic Radio Stewardship Seminarian Education & Support
Tuition Assistance Grants Vocations Tribunal Office
Youth & Young Adult Ministry
Below is a breakdown of how the money for the appeal is spent:
34% Parish, School, and Diocesan Ministry Support
23% Catholic Formation and Education
22% Vocations and Seminarians
11% Catholic Social Services
10% Leadership Formation and Development
Here are some practical examples of the good the appeal does throughout the diocese:
25 seminarians are being formed into future priests
13,638 students are formed and taught in Catholic schools
19,000 individuals were housed, fed, and provided medical and mental health services
371 teens participated in the Good Samaritan Project which helps communities with various needs
3,539 mothers received care at diocesan pregnancy centers
5, 258 individuals found shelter and affordable housing through Catholic Charities
Catholic Ministry Appeal envelops are located by all the entrances of the church and chapel. These envelopes may be placed in our collection boxes located by the last pews near all entrances. As always, thank you for your support of this essential appeal.
