
Thank you for your support of diocesan ministries! The annual appeal has exceeded its 2022 goal thanks to the generous gifts of people across the diocese.
This is through generous gifts from 8,132 donors.
Your generosity supports ministries at the core of the Church’s mission.
Thank you for discerning a gift to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal.
FORMED. INFORMED. TRANSFORMED.
EVANGELIZATION
The weekly diocesan TV Mass keeps homebound parishioners connected to their faith. The Central Minnesota Catholic magazine and weekly e-newsletter inform us about the life of the Church and inspire us to live our faith more deeply. The diocese’s social media channels bring the Good News to new audiences. All these ministries equip us to be more effective missionary disciples in our communities.
PRIESTHOOD. DIACONATE. RELIGIOUS LIFE.
RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS
Discerning a vocation to the priesthood, diaconate or religious life requires time, prayer and significant self-searching. We are blessed in the Diocese of Saint Cloud with good, dedicated priests who nurture us through the Eucharist, teach us through the Word and serve the other spiritual needs of God’s people. Our deacons faithfully teach, preach and serve our parishes and Area Catholic Communities. We are blessed in this diocese with religious communities that serve the spiritual needs of God’s people in a variety of ways.
January 2023 Bulletin Announcements
December 31, 2022 – January 1, 2023
Bishop’s Annual Appeal: Blessings to all of you in this New Year. Thank you for supporting diocesan ministries through the Appeal in 2022 and helping us to achieve our goal of $1,400,000! As of December 22, the Appeal raised $1,431,985 in gifts and pledges from 7,893 households. Every dollar raised goes directly to ministries that support our Catholic faith and is not used for any other purpose. Learn more at www.stcdio.org/annualappeal.
January 7 – 8, 2023
Bishop’s Annual Appeal: Have you read The Central Minnesota Catholic magazine? Do you follow the Diocese of St. Cloud on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter or Instagram? Have you visited the diocesan website for resources? All of these communication tools inform us of the latest Catholic news and are supported by the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. Keep the news coming by contributing at www.stcdio.org/annualappeal.
January 14 – 15, 2023
The Diocesan TV Mass and parish livestream Masses have been a lifeline for the homebound. Other ministries of the Appeal continue their work in support of faith formation, family life, our Catholic schools, multicultural ministries, evangelization, and vocational discernment. Will you help keep these ministries strong? Visit www.stcdio.org/annualappeal.
January 21 – 22, 2023
Bishop’s Annual Appeal: Please remember the diocesan ministries that, through your generosity, continue to build the Kingdom of God here in Central Minnesota. Keep them thriving by making a gift at www.stcdio.org/annualappeal.
January 28 – 29, 2023
Bishop’s Annual Appeal 2023: The 2023 Appeal launches soon.
- Announcement Weekend is February 25 – 26: You will receive bulletin inserts highlighting diocesan ministries and be asked to consider a gift to support these ministries on Commitment Weekend.
- Commitment Weekend is March 4 – 5: This is your opportunity to support diocesan ministries with a 2023 gift to the appeal. You may bring the envelope you receive in the mail or use a response envelope that will be provided at Mass. Both will be gratefully received in the offertory.