The 2022 Bishop’s Appeal calls us to renewed hope and a deepened commitment to serve our neighbor.  Your gift enables the diocese to continue works of charity, formation in faith, education and catechesis.  It provides programs and ministries that feed the hungry and counsel the homeless who live among us; help youth develop their minds and grow in faith; sustain our priests, active and retired; prepare men for the diaconate and the priesthood; provide Catholic education through scholarships; and much more.

The mission of fostering vocations to the priesthood must be inscribed on the heart of every faithful Catholic in the Diocese of Bridgeport. St. John Vianney spoke of the priesthood as "the love of the heart of Christ." God willing, seminarians discerning their call will become the next generation of priests who will bring the love of the heart of Christ to you and your family. As priests, they will accompany and guide you through the joys and sorrows of this world towards our shared goal of eternal life in the kingdom of heaven. The book of Lamentations reminds us, “The Lord’s mercies are not exhausted, his compassion is not spent” (Lam 3:22).  The Heart of Jesus is calling out for men to step forward and make His love, His mercy, and

His presence known to His people. Through your generosity, our future priests will be able to respond generously and courageously to that call. Gifts to the Bishop’s Appeal supports Diocese of Bridgeport seminarians who are discerning their call. Thank you for your gift

This year the Academy will serve 900 children. Despite tuition being only $5,150 a year, 85% families cannot afford this so the school must award more than $2 million annually in financial assistance. More than 80% of students perform at grade level compared with only 23% in the Bridgeport public school system, and 100% of student’s graduate high school compared with barely 70% of Bridgeport public school students.  Donations to the Bishop’s Appeal enable inner-city youth to become faith-filled, industrious, responsible and well-educated adults. Our world and the Church need these young students to excel academically and to develop a strong and active faith in God.

Whatever you decide, your gift will be greatly appreciated and make a difference in the lives of others.  Today you have the opportunity to help us reach the goal 

 If you have already given your gift, we thank you.  If you haven’t yet, please consider extending your generosity in order to reach the goal and to be of service to our needy brothers and sisters.  No gift is too great or too small.

Thus far our parish has raised ­­$92,764 for the Annual Appeal bringing the parish to 102% of its $90,500 goal.  Thank you for your generosity.  If you have not yet responded to the 2022 Bishop’s Appeal, please reflect upon the importance of your support to ministry and outreach that relies upon the charity of the Diocese of Bridgeport. The challenge is immediate and far-reaching, but the solution is within our reach!