“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” – Hebrews 13:8

  • I want, as Pope Francis has called it “a renewed personal encounter with Jesus Christ”—particularly the transforming power and mercy of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. Our youth face mounting challenges in a world wracked with indifference. There has never been a better time for young people to become witnesses to the power of Christ’s love and living agents of the Holy Eucharistic. Faith formation supported through the ACA, brings my daughter closer to the Church and closer to our Lord.

    Tracey Sherman, Catechist

  • Thank you for supporting me through my years of formation for a priestly vocation. Your goodness has prepared me to celebrate at the altar the Holy Eucharist, to give the people of God the Body and Blood of the Lord. Jesus Christ invites us to return each week to the source and summit of our faith: the Holy Eucharist; knowing that the Sacrament brings us into communion with Our Lord and our brothers and sisters in Christ.

    Deacon Chris Turner, seminarian

  • Through the Annual Catholic Appeal, I was able to represent the Toledo Diocese at the National Black Catholic Congress in Washington DC. Our mission is to foster freedom and growth of Black Catholics as members of the Catholic Church and society as we find even more ways to make our parishes "A Place to Belong". As recipients of the Holy Communion, the Real Presence of Jesus in his Body and Blood, we are called to become Christ-like and are encouraged to strengthen our shared ministries and support the mission of our diocese. From the table, we live as people seeking Christ and being Christ in all things, offering Him to others in our words and our actions. Your financial support through the Annual Catholic Appeal steadfastly provides that others will be served in the name of Christ.

    Richard Lane, director of evangelization, St. Patrick of heatherdowns

  • With the help of the Jail and Prison Ministries, supported through the Annual Catholic Appeal, my transition from being incarcerated to a healed person was made a reality. Over and over, I am shown how much the Lord loves me through the words and actions of His people. Where I live, my job, my furniture, the uplifting care and support I have received have all been made possible by God, through you, His people.

    Aubrey McClintock, recipient of Catholic Charities services