Catholic Ministries
ANNUAL APPEAL
2008

 

What is the Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal (CMAA)?

The Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal is an annual fundraising effort that underwrites 75% of the diocesan budget. Parishioners will be asked to make a pledge to the Appeal through the information they receive in the mail or at masses on the weekend of April 12 & 13, 2008. The funds raised through the Appeal are the major source of financial support used to underwrite the ministries, charities and services of the diocese.

Why are the administrative services included?

Agencies and offices on the diocesan level have as their main focus to support the overall mission of the diocese--and that means that they exist to help parishes and schools accomplish their local missions. To do so requires that the diocese provide some level of oversight, training, and administrative support to the 2,300 employees who work in our parishes, schools and diocesan agencies.

 

For more answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Click for FAQ brochure

 

Mission Statement of the
Diocese of Joliet

We, the Roman Catholic Church of Joliet,

a people of diverse races and cultures

within seven counties,

strive to be the Body of Christ

by living the Faith, preaching the Word,

building community,

serving others, especially the poor,

and celebrating our unity

through the sacraments.

 

 

             Return the Blessings the Lord has given to you by Joyfully and Generously
           Making a Contribution to the Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal.


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We invite you to hear Bishop J. Peter Sartain's Message
 for the 2008 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal in English

Le invitamos a escuchar el mensaje en español del Obispo J. Peter Sartain sobre la Colecta Anual para los Ministerios Católicos 2008.