2019 Partners in Charity Appeal

Update ~ June 13, 2019
 
 
The Annual Partners in Charity Appeal has raised 85%
 
of its diocesan goal of $5 million. We have raised $4,256,970.
 
We are $743,030 away from reaching goal!
Tomorrow in The Catholic Free Press  we will have a full page parish listing.
Five more parishes this past week surpassed goal. So far, 29 parishes in the diocese have reached or exceeded their goals. Another 58 have reached at least 50 percent of their goals, including six that are at 90 percent or more and 13 that are within 80 percent of goal. So far, 12,473 gifts and pledges have been received.
There are about 4500 donors who gave to last year’s Appeal who have not yet made a gift this year.
A special thank you to all parishes that continue to work on bringing in new gifts. It is also good to note that many of our past donors are now  increasing their gifts this year.
 
 

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Generate Joy! What an inspiration it is for all of us to know that when we support the Annual Partners in Charity Appeal we generate joy in the lives of those served by our many agencies and ministries. And you, in turn, share in the joy of bringing hope into the lives of those we serve. It is why I offer my thanks to God for the prayers and support of the generous people of the Diocese of Worcester.
 
The inspiration for this year’s campaign came from Saint Pope Paul VI who reminded us so eloquently “The world calls for and expects from us simplicity of life, the spirit of prayer, charity towards all, especially towards the lowly and the poor, obedience and humility…. Without this mark of holiness, our word will have difficulty in touching the heart of modern man. It risks being vain and sterile.”
 
I invite you this February to prayerfully consider a 2019 leadership gift to the 2019 Partners in Charity Appeal.
 
Every day throughout our Diocese, faith-filled individuals go out into the community and share The Good News in a variety of ways. Some minister to those who are at risk of being homeless, others to those who are struggling with a variety of life’s burdens. There are teachers who nourish the minds and nurture the faith of our youth in schools and parish formation programs. These are just a few of the corporal and spiritual works of mercy which are funded through your generous donation.
 
I invite you to visit partners-charity.net to learn more about the 28 charitable, educational and pastoral ministries which your pledge or gift supports. Among them are Catholic Charities and the African Ministry which offer a welcoming, safe and supportive environment to those in need.
 
May the intercession of Saint Pope Paul VI inspire us to Generate Joy in those we encounter through our Annual Partners in Charity Appeal.
 
With every prayerful best wish, I remain
Sincerely yours in Christ,
 
 
Most Reverend Robert J. McManus
Bishop of Worcester