Every year at this time, I reach out to the faithful of the Diocese of Trenton to ask for your help and support of the Annual Catholic Appeal. But as we all know, this not just "another year." I am mindful that I am coming to you during a time that has been and remains very challenging.

At times of need, I often think of St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who committed her whole life to serving the most dire needs of the poor, the homeless, the sick she found in the streets. She was known to have said: “I can do things you cannot; you can do things I cannot; but together we can do great things.”

Throughout the pandemic, the Diocese and our parishes have remained steadfast in serving our communities in spite of the challenges, perhaps even more so. All this work requires resources. None of it can happen without you and your support. However, as St. Teresa reminds us: “Together we can do great things.”

And so, I come to you again and ask that you prayerfully consider a gift to the 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal so we, together, may continue the work of strengthening parish and family life, evangelizing our community and our world, and reaching out to those in need with love and compassion. Please give what you can.

I am profoundly grateful for your past generosity and for whatever support you can provide for the significant work that lies ahead.

Yours in Christ,

Most Reverend David M. O'Connell, C.M.
Bishop of Trenton
 

View the 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal Brochure

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You can designate your donation to the following ministry(s):
Click the links below to learn more about each ministry
 

• Families, Youth & Young Adult Ministries
• Catholic Social Services (The Guild)
• Pastoral Care (Prison, Respect Life, Grief)
• Special Events and Programs
• Outreach to the Poor and Vulnerable

The Ministry Where it is Needed Most...

• Donations allocated to ministries most in need will be supported

Ways to Donate

Your donation is important in building up our Church! Gifts of cash, check, money order, credit card or electronic transfers from a bank account are gratefully accepted. We are also happy to offer digital wallet giving with PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, Visa Checkout and MasterPass.  Gifts of stock, bequests and charitable annuities can be coordinated by contacting the Department of Development at 609-403-7197.

   Click a button below to make a gift!

Check or money order made payable to Annual Catholic Appeal:

                                         Diocese of Trenton
                                         Department of Development
                                         PO Box 70170
                                         Newark, NJ 07101

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