The Bishop's Annual Appeal Supports:

Faith Formation and Education
Comprehensive Adult Education, Rural Catechetics, Youth Ministry and Outreach, Resource Materials

Operational Assistance
Liturgy Office, Social Justice, Vocations, Stewardship Development, the Diocesan Pulse

Services
Catholic Family Services, Seminarian Support

Parishes
75% of all funds received in excess of the parish goal are returned to the parishes. In the 2006 Appeal this totaled more than $200,00.00