News About the Appeal

Fr. John-Michael Lavelle has been emailing updates every Monday or Tuesday on individual parishes’ performance on the Appeal. This information is also posted at doy.org/appeal under “Parish Toolkit and Updates.”
2025 Annual Diocesan Appeal: One in Hope, One in Mission (Bulletin Materials)

Parish resources to promote the Annual Diocesan Appeal are available in the “Appeal 2025” folder in Google Drive and the resources tab in Catholic Social Media.
Bishop Bonnar Praying for Dearly Departed Loved Ones

Bishop Bonnar is remembering your dearly departed loved ones in prayer during November, the Month of All Souls. Names of family members and friends are submitted with Guardian Angels gifts to the Annual Diocesan Appeal. Donors can become a Guardian Angel to support: Catholic Charities Seminarian Formation Faith Formation Area of Greatest Need
February offers more than you think

The cold barrenness of February can be so deceiving. While outside it appears that life and growth has halted momentarily, do not be misled.