The Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA) is the annual appeal inviting Catholics in the Diocese of Rochester to join in a partnership to advance the mission of our Church. This year’s theme, Forward in Faith, reminds us that our faith has seen us through, and our faith will guide us forward so that we can set about the work to reinvigorate, rebuild, and renew our Church.

O God, our loving Creator and giver of all good gifts, bless our parishes, strengthen our faith and grant us the spirit of Christian Stewardship so that we may give generously of our time, talent and treasure to the building of Your Kingdom here in our church and throughout the world.
We pray for your help in achieving success in this campaign, so that we can help others throughout our Diocese.
This we ask through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever. AMEN.
 

As our Church continues to navigate through challenging times, CMA dollars have helped our Diocese this year by funding:

• Extended networks to church buildings and schools, and installing hundreds of cameras necessary to support virtual ministry
• Cybersecurity platforms to protect parishes, schools, and Catholic Charities agencies against data breaches
• Advocacy and education through the Office of Life Issues
• Campus Ministry stipends to support important outreach taking place on college campuses throughout the Diocese
• Support and organization of numerous Confirmation and Hands of Christ Award celebrations
• Development and publication of The Family Zone, a lectionary-based newsletter/playlist for families
• Updated resources for RCIA training
• Sacramental ministry and outreach to the Migrant Centers – a significant source of spiritual life in our Diocese

For more information check out the 2020-2021 CMA Annual Report.

Your contributions provide funding to operate crucial ministries for people of all walks of life. While the Diocese reorganizes, these needs continue and can only be met with the financial support of the faithful.

From the very beginnings of the faith and the early ministry of Our Lord, our church has depended on the faithful to provide their time and energy, skills, and gifts in building the Kingdom of God. Without financial support, we could not continue the mission of the Church. The Body of Christ’s only real means of support is through the generosity of its members.