My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, On behalf of the people who are served throughout our Diocese in Brooklyn and Queens, we begin the 2017 Annual Catholic Appeal, “Live in Faith – Give in Love,” by thanking those who generously responded to the 2016 Annual Catholic Appeal and the Generations of Faith capital campaign.
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, On behalf of everyone served throughout our Diocese in Brooklyn and Queens, we begin the 2016 Annual Catholic Appeal, “Share The Joy of the Gospel,” by thanking those who so generously responded to last year’s Catholic Appeal. If not for the commitment of our parishioners to this annual initiative, the basic services and ministries offered by the Diocese would not be possible.
At the Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston, pastors, parochial vicars and lay leaders joined together for a capital campaign workshop focused on sharing tips and best practices for Spanish-speaking parishes and communities that will participate in Generations of Faith later this year and into 2016. The workshop was organized by The Catholic Foundation for Brooklyn and Queens, […]
As the Lenten season begins, I reach out to you, the faithful of Brooklyn and Queens, to ask your assistance in supporting the ministries of the Diocese of Brooklyn through a gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal. On behalf of those we serve in our diocese, I take this time to thank you for your generous response to the 2014 Annual Catholic Appeal and ask you to commit yourself to helping the Diocese reach our 2015 Annual Catholic Appeal goal.
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, The generous response to last year’s Annual Catholic Appeal, Renewing Our Faith Through Acts of Charity, was not only charitable in theme but also in results. You, the faithful of the Diocese of Brooklyn, have responded and embraced Christ’s message to love your neighbor as yourself. These […]
Msgr. Jamie Gigantiello, vicar for development, presents Father Tom Brosnan, pastor of Sacred Heart, Bayside, and members of the parish with a check for more than $13,000, representing the amount that Sacred Heart has gone over its assigned goal for the 2013 Annual Catholic Appeal. If all pledges are paid in full, the parish can […]
Msgr. Jamie Gigantiello, vicar for development, presents Father Michael Gelfant, pastor of St. Finbar Church, Bath Beach, and members of the parish with a check for $7,643. This check represents the amount that St. Finbar has gone over its assigned goal for the 2013 Annual Catholic Appeal. If all pledges are paid in full, the […]
Msgr. Jamie Gigantiello, Diocesan Vicar for Development, presents Msgr. Peter Kain, pastor of St. Ephrem, Dyker Heights, and members of the parish with a check for more than $29,000, representing the amount that St. Ephrem has gone over its assigned goal for the 2013 Annual Catholic Appeal. If all pledges are paid in full, the parish […]
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, As we begin Lent in this Year of Faith, the people of the Diocese of Brooklyn are asked in a special way to place their faith in charity in order to assist the ministries of the diocesan church by contributing to the Annual Catholic Appeal. Allow me […]
Responses to the 2012 Annual Catholic Appeal, Sharing Our Gifts to Build God’s Kingdom in Brooklyn and Queens, continues to grow. After conducting in-pew weekends in the parishes of the Diocese, pledges have exceeded $6.1 million with actual receipts exceeding $3.75 million from over 24,800 donors. As of April 20, the following additional parishes have […]
