2025 Bishop's Annual Appeal
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The 2025 Bishop's Annual Appeal
Pilgrims of Hope: Journeying Together in Faith, Hope and Charity
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Holy Year 2025
In announcing the Jubilee Year, Pope Francis instructed that it be celebrated, “with deep faith, lively hope and active charity.” It is a reminder that we are called to discover hope in current times and to be the instruments of hope for others. One tangible way to accomplish this is by giving to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. Through our shared support of our pastoral, educational and charitable ministries, we are assisting those most in need and spreading the message of hope in the Lord!
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Your Gift Will Support:
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Seminarian Formation
We are blessed to have 19 men currently studying for the priesthood in the Diocese of Metuchen. Through your ongoing prayers and generous financial support, you play a significant role in nurturing the vocation of these individuals and so many others who came to the priesthood before them. Your gift to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal will provide tuition for their education, healthcare, insurance and so much more. With your help, these future priests will be well prepared to shepherd the faithful in our parishes and other special ministries.
Campus Ministry
With their enthusiasm and energy, our youth and young adults are the embodiment of hope! However, they need our attention and care. At the Catholic Center at Rutgers University, students and young adults find a safe haven where they are able to grow in the knowledge and practice of the faith, experience a meaningful sense of service to the community, and come to a deeper understanding of their call to discipleship. Your gift to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal is an investment in the future of our Church and civic communities.
Catholic Charities
Especially during this Holy Year, we are called to be “tangible signs of hope” for our brothers and sisters experiencing hardships of any kind. Every day we meet people who are poor or impoverished, struggling with addictions or facing homelessness. Your gift to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal helps to provide the basic necessities of life and critical counseling services for the most vulnerable.
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Pilgrims of Hope: Journeying Together in Faith, Hope & Charity DONATE TODAY
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Seminarian Formation
One of the key ministries supported by the Annual Appeal is Seminarian Formation. We are blessed to have 19 men currently studying for the priesthood in the Diocese of Metuchen. It is a blessing that brings with it the responsibility of providing for their education.
Quality formation is essential for our future priests who will be the sacramental presence of the Lord in the midst of our parishes, nourishing and healing with Word and sacraments the people they are called to serve. We need men who are capable of fostering spiritual life, preaching the Gospel and directing the pastoral activities in our parishes and other special ministries. Your gift to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal helps to defray the costs of forming the future shepherds of our Church.
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Good Stewards: Bishop's Annual Appeal Foundation
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Central to our understanding of Christian stewardship is the concept of accountability. The Office of Stewardship & Development and the Office of the Bishop recently set up the Bishop’s Annual Appeal Foundation. The Foundation operates exclusively for the benefit of the Diocese, its parishes, schools, and affiliates. Donations to the Foundation exclusively support the activities and mission of the Diocese.
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