Parish Grant Support
Your generosity to the Diocesan Annual Appeal funnels directly back into your own community in many different ways – including directly through Social Justice Grants and Faith Formation Grants.
Social Justice Grants address specific needs in each parish community, including food pantries, nursing programs, grief ministry, pro-life programs and caring for seniors and those with disabilities. Parish Faith Formation Grants have been established to assist parishes with new and innovative ways to ensure that catechists, parents and students develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
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How your funds help Parish Grant Support
Your support impacts the lives of those living throughout Northeastern and North Central Pennsylvania and enables us to continue to serve the needs of others. Any contribution you are able to make to the Catholic Ministries Appeal will truly make a difference.
123335
Dollars
were distributed directly back to local parish projects in Social Justice Grants for 32 parishes in 2022
9723
Elementary Students
are involved in Faith Formation classes
Elle Troynacki, Vacation Bible School Participant, Saint John the Evangelist Parish
We’re learning new prayers, we’re learning about the Holy Spirit, we’re learning about kindness and we’re learning new songs. I love Vacation Bible School.
Tommy Flynn, Director of Religious Education, Saint John the Evangelist Parish, Pittston
As someone who works closely with a lot of different programs in our parish, many are supported through the grants that we get through the Appeal – both the Social Justice Trust Fund Grants and the Faith Formation Grants – which help us to program, educate and really just create opportunities for all of our parishioners.