The theme of this year’s campaign, “For the Life of the World,” reminds us that our spiritual sustenance and community are rooted in the Eucharist, in Christ. As Saint John Paul II said, “The Eucharist is the
heart of the Church. Where Eucharistic life flourishes, there the life of the church will blossom.” The Eucharist is the true presence of Jesus Christ, it is the spiritual food that gives us strength to carry out His work each day and everything we do as Catholics emanates from that. Your individual gift to this Appeal will become one of many that unites and builds up the one Body of Christ.

Through our various ministries across the diocese, your gift is shared and brings comfort, relief, encouragement and support to many throughout the six counties. These ministries serve the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the hungry and challenged. When we support the Catholic Ministries Appeal, we can bring the light of hope to those in the Catholic community of South Jersey.  

Your gift to the Catholic Ministries Appeal provides: 

SOCIAL, COMMUNITY AND  HEALTH  CARE  SERVICES
Your generosity provides services through Catholic Charities offices in each county of South Jersey. VITALity’s Hospital Chaplaincy is able to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, their families and staff through your donations. Together, we offer support to the weak, vulnerable, and disenfranchised.
EVANGELIZATION  AND  F AITH  FORMATION
Lay leadership training, intercultural ministries, ministry with the deaf and persons with disabilities, marriage enrichment, adult faith formation, liturgical catechesis and other evangelization efforts, along with your gifts, kindle the fire of faith into a bright beacon for all to see. 
YOUTH , YOUNG  ADULT AND  CAMPUS  MINISTRIES
Your donation enables programs like Summer in the City, Catholic Scouting, Theology on Tap, college campus ministries and Newman Centers, and support for a growing number of parish-based Youth Ministry programs and many more activities to build community and prepare our youth and young adults for the mission that God has chosen for them.
VOCATIONS, SEMINARIAN  & PERMANENT DIACONATE F ORMATION, CARE OF PRIESTS
Your support ensures that pastors and clergy continue to bring the light of Jesus into the world. Through prayers and support, we currently have seminarians studying for the priesthood in the Diocese of Camden.
CATHOLIC  EDUCATION – “F ORMING MINDS AND HEARTS IN GRACE ”
Catholic schools are an integral part of the teaching mission of the Church. Catholic schools build faith, develop leadership ability and provide academic excellence in a safe environment.Your gift will help keep tuition affordable for families to send children to schools that will support Catholic values, develop character and provide academic excellence.
INCENTIVES FOR  PARISH  INITIATIVES
When our parish collects its goal amount, up to 10% is returned to our parish for our local charitable needs. Additionally, 75% of all funds received above our parish goal will also be returned to our parish to foster our charitable and ministerial work.

We invite all parishioners to participate in this important effort . Please make your sacrificial gift to help continue the mission of the Church here in the Diocese of Camden. Thank you and God bless you!