Parish Stewardship Renewal

Each year, Central Indiana Catholics are invited to come together to support the Catholic Ministries Appeal. With this appeal, the diocese funds the good works and ministries that are outside the scope of our individual parishes but do directly support parishes, such as:

• Assist in paying for the education and formation of our seminarians to ensure we have future priests. Many parishes now are sharing priests.
• Priests’ wellbeing and continuing education (both retired and active).
• Coordination and improvements to parishes administration functions.
• And funds the many ministries outlined on the back of this letter. 

• Jacob Miller, one of our seminarians, learn of his faith journey through the college ministries at Wabash College.
• Marty Stout, one of five candidates (including our own Brian Freyberger) in formation for the Permanent Diaconate.
• The Hemmerling family: Learn the impact that the Saint Joseph Retreat & Conference Center has had on their lives. Where many of our parish retreats are held.
• Kathy Leininger, the Director of Operations at St. John the Baptist in Tipton, will share the story of how they’ve rebuilt their church after a devastating fire.
• Please visit the diocesan website via the QR code on the back of this letter to watch their stories and learn more about the impact your gift can make. 

I invite you to reflect on the many gifts and graces that God has given to you, and how your contribution to the Catholic Ministries Appeal can help us all foster a deeper, personal commitment to Christ and His Church. With gratitude for your thoughtful consideration and hope for a generous response, I remain.

Under the Mercy,
 
Reverend Fr. Thomas Haan