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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 May 2 & 3, 2009. 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. See the list of agencies and offices funded by the Catholic Ministries Appeal.

Where were your 2008 contributions applied?

58% of the $6,000,000 pledged was applied to Ministry and Agency Services; 16% to Catholic Charities; 11% to Catholic Education; and 15% to other Education and Services. For more information visit our web page.

Established in 1948, the diocese
includes seven counties:
DuPage, Ford, Grundy, Iroquois,
Kankakee, Kendall and Will.
The diocese covers
4,218 square miles with
120 parishes, 10 missions
and more than 650,000 Catholics.

Ways to Make Your Gift

Gifts may be made through cash, checks, direct debit, an online Click & Pledge, Credit Card, Installments, Matching Gifts, or Gifts of Stock. For more information visit our Ways to Make Your Gift web page.

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.