Catholic Appeal

 

RENEWED IN FAITH, HOPE, AND CHARITY

2016 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL

Our fair share goal this year is $200,000

We have gone over our goal of $200,000.  Many thanks to all who donated and to all who prayed for our success.  A special thank you to our co-chairs Pam Kress and JoAnn Esposito for all their hard work.

 

 

Planned Allocation of Annual Catholic Appeal Funds
Each year, the Diocese of Bridgeport assesses its financial resources, the needs of parishioners and its ability to respond effectively and with compassion. This illustration is an overview of how your Appeal contributions will be distributed:

Goal: $11,000,000
Bishop’s Scholarship Fund – $1,850,000
Formation of Seminarians and Deacon Candidates – $1,827,000
Catholic Charities of Fairfield County – $1,250,000
Pastoral Life and Ministries – $1,188,000
Pastoral Care of Retired Priests – $1,059,000
Pastoral Care of the Sick and Elderly – $667,000
Communication and Social Media – $645,000
Catholic Academy of Bridgeport – $667,000
Catechesis, Evangelization and Lay Leadership – $479,000
Youth Ministry – $469,000

*In the spirit of financial transparency, the cost to conduct the Annual Catholic Appeal totals less than 7 cents on the dollar based on the 2016 ACA goal.

To learn in greater detail how your ACA contribution will impact your family, your parish, and diocese, visit:  2016acabridgeport.com.

Click here to visit the Annual Catholic Appeal Website 

Click here for 2016 Brochure