On the weekend of November 19-20, parishes will be taking a collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD). Founded in 1970 by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, CCHD aids domestic anti-poverty organizations that support community and economic development programs nationally and locally. Continue reading

The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis is joining a nationwide effort by U.S. bishops to provide relief to those suffering from the effects of Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Fiona. Archbishop Bernard Hebda is asking all parishes in the archdiocese to take up an emergency collection on or near the weekend of Oct. 8 and 9. Continue reading

Archbishop Hebda has asked all archdiocesan parishes to take an emergency collection to help those suffering from the devastation of tornados in the United States. Continue reading

Global Solidarity Sunday is celebrated the fourth weekend of Lent, March 13-14, with the theme “For God so loved the world…” (Jn. 3:16). This is an opportunity to reach out in solidarity to those who still hunger and thirst for God’s love, mercy and healing, which is so important this year.  Continue reading

This annual appeal is a U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishop’s national initiative to help organizations that focus on alleviating poverty. The appeal supports local and national organizations, run by low income groups, that move people from reliance to self-sufficiency. Continue reading

This important collection is held annually on Good Friday. This year, due to the COVID -19 situation, Pope Francis has suggested moving the collection for the Holy Land to September 13, 2020, near the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. If you have not already given to this collection, please consider doing so on September 13. Your support is very important as the Holy Land is also struggling with this pandemic. Continue reading

On the weekend of September 5 and 6, parishes will take up this much needed emergency collection for those suffering in Lebanon. The Center for Mission will forward financial donations to Catholic Relief Services. Please be as generous as you are able: many are counting on our help. Continue reading