Contributions to the Annual Catholic Services Appea l are really helping parishes meet their assesments. If a parish's Annual Catholic Services Appeal goal is surpassed, the excess amount is returned to the parish. If a parish doesn't meet its goal the difference is made up from the regular sunday offeratory. The Annual Catholic Services Appeal supports more than forty programs and services that touch the lives of many people. The funding from the appeal for these programs is a real lifeline.
Some services are beyond the resources of any one parish.
It would be impossible for an individual parish to duplicate the scope of services provided by the diocese. By having the diocese coordinate these activities and ministries, we eliminate duplication of services and save both time and money. We are also able to provide long-term programs for the entire diocese.