Pledge Sunday for the annual appeal of Catholic Charities and Communities for the Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama takes place this weekend, Sept. 25 & 26. Thank you in advance for participating!

Since the start of our diocese in 1969, the annual appeal has been named “Catholic Charities Expansion Program,” “Diocesan Development and Catholic Charities Drive,” “Catholic Charites Appeal,” and now, “Catholic Charities and Communities for the Diocese of Birmingham.” This year’s change is important, reflecting the nature of the appeal, made for the greater good of building faith-filled families and communities throughout central and northern Alabama.

While everyone’s first obligation is to support their parish, your support of the appeal at the diocesan level extends your generosity—through the ministries and work of the diocese, beyond parish boundaries to all in the care of the Bishop of Birmingham. This collective effort can impact lives far beyond the reach of individual parishes.

Last year, the largest Catholic Charities and Communities allocation, roughly 56 percent, went to support our diocesan Catholic Social Services work, 22 percent was allocated to assist focused ministries, 15 percent was allocated for religious education and vocations, and only seven percent was used for administration expenses.

Please know that no gift is too large or too small, for together, as a faith community, we bring love and hope to all in central and northern Alabama.

Gifts and pledges can be made at any time online, by mail or by dropping your pledge card in a parish collection. Please visit bhmdiocese.org and click on “Catholic Charities” for more information or to make your pledge or gift.