{"id":1261,"date":"2022-08-05T11:25:45","date_gmt":"2022-08-05T15:25:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.catholicfoundationsema.org\/?p=1261"},"modified":"2024-02-02T17:36:16","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T17:36:16","slug":"81st-annual-catholic-appeal-raises-4-3-million","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.catholicfoundationsema.org\/pt-pt\/2022\/08\/05\/81st-annual-catholic-appeal-raises-4-3-million\/","title":{"rendered":"81st Annual Catholic Appeal Raises $4.3 Million"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"More than 16,000 donors \u201cjourney together\u201d in support of the Diocese of Fall River<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

FALL RIVER\u2014The 81st Catholic Appeal, \u201cJourneying Together in Faith and Love,\u201d<\/em> has closed with the annual campaign raising $4.3 million to support the work of the Church across the Diocese of Fall River. In the midst of an extremely challenging economic environment, donor support remained strong, as more than 16,000 individual donors made gifts and pledges to sustain the Appeal\u2019s longstanding mission of serving those in greatest need.<\/p>\n

The successful conclusion to this year\u2019s Appeal is a reflection of how well the faithful of the Diocese responded to its theme of walking down a common road together, and how they connected the tenets of Pope Francis\u2019 worldwide synod to the good works made possible through collective support for the annual Appeal.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am grateful to everyone who helped continue the rich tradition of service we have in our Diocese through their support of the Catholic Appeal,\u201d said Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V.\u00a0 \u201cEach donor has embodied the words of Pope Francis who said, \u2018Participation is a requirement of the faith we received in baptism.\u2019<\/em> I am blessed to serve so many thousands who share a loving commitment to one another and to all humanity.\u201d<\/p>\n

On a parish level, 31 of the 72 parishes in the diocese \u2013 43% of all parishes \u2013 surpassed their 2021 fundraising total. Among those parishes was St. John of God in Somerset, which surpassed its 2021 fundraising total by 10%. \u201cSaint Peter reminds us, \u2018As each has received a gift, employ it for one another, as good stewards of God\u2019s varied grace\u2019<\/em> (1 Peter 4:10),\u201d said Fr. Jason Brilhante, Pastor of St. John of God. \u201cThank you to the\u00a0parishioners of Saint John of God Parish for sharing their treasure so generously with the Annual Catholic Appeal to support services for our brothers and sisters in Christ!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the help of so many of our pastors, parishioners, retired clergy, and friends, we can continue to support those living with disabilities, bring comfort to the hospitalized and homebound, feed the hungry, promote our Brazilian and Hispanic ministries, assist our lay leaders, support marriages, champion life, and so much more,\u201d said Miriam Finn Sherman, Chief Executive Officer of the Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts. \u201cThe Catholic Foundation teamed with all our parishes to help tens of thousands of people of all ages and in every corner of our Diocese. It is inspiring to witness the faithful generously answering the call!\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition to the individual parish totals, nearly $700,000 in gifts to the 2022 Catholic Appeal were collected from friends and supporters consisting of individuals, corporations, and organizations unaffiliated with a specific parish.<\/p>\n

The need for support of the many agencies, ministries, and programs of the Diocese of Fall River, and the demand for them, remains strong. The Catholic Foundation encourages the faithful to show their support of our brothers and sisters in need throughout the year. Donations can be made online at any time at givefrdiocese.org<\/strong> or mailed to the Catholic Appeal office at 450 Highland Ave., Fall River, MA 02720. They may also continue to be dropped off at any parish in the Diocese.<\/p>\n

View a list of the 2022 Catholic Appeal totals by parish<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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