2020 Annual Catholic Appeal Brochure - Click Here

Thank you,
Thank you,
THANK YOU!
We reached our goal
for 2019!!!

• Stephen J. Nicholl
  Director of Development
  609-403-7128
  snichodioceseoftrenton.org
• Christine Prete
  Associate Director of Development Operations
  609-403-7218
  cpretedioceseoftrenton.org
• Patti Dickens
  Parish Development Associate
  609-403-7216
  pdickensdioceseoftrenton.org
• Shannon Crawford
  Data Assistant: Department of Development
  609-403-7127
  scrawfdioceseoftrenton.org
• Jennifer Britton
  Administrative Assistant: Department of Development
  609-403-7183
  jbrittdioceseoftrenton.org

... so should we.

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

In a world where fewer people believe in God and his Church, our mission in the Diocese of Trenton to share our Catholic faith has never been more critical. By reaching out to our brothers and sisters and responding to their needs, we give witness to the power of God’s love. 
 
St. Augustine once said, “God gives where he finds empty hands.” As Christians, we are called to do the same.  We come to the altar with empty hands.  We are filled with Christ and we are asked to share Christ with all we meet.
Regardless of the challenges we face, you the faithful, have always been generous in helping to spread the Good News and do the work of the Lord Jesus. Together with the love and mercy of God we can share our faith, care for those in need, and serve the Kingdom of God here on earth.
 
I ask that you prayerfully consider a gift of to the 2020 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.
 
I am grateful to you for your faithfulness to the Lord Jesus and to our Church.
 
Yours in Christ,

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

This years Annual Catholic Appeal is a new and impactful way you can share Christ with others.  It is simple and convenient, and gives you the power to choose the ministries you want to support.

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• You can designate your donation to the following ministry(s):

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  Click the links below to learn more about each ministry 
   

  

  Priests, Deacons and Religious...

  • Finding and forming priests (Vocations recruitment & Seminary Preparation)
  • Retired Priest Care
  • Preparation of Deacons
  • Support of Religous Women and Men

  
  
   

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  Community Outreach...
   
• 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
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  Teaching the Faith...

• Religious Education for children and Rite of Election of Adults
• Catholic School Programs
•     (ie: Catholic Athletes for Christ) 
• Tuition Assistance 
• Professional Development for Educators
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  Three Ways to Donate
   

         
  
  
  Your donation is important in building up our Church. Gifts of cash, check, money order, credit card or electronic transfers from your bank account are gratefully accepted. Gifts of stock, bequests and charitable annuities can be coordinated by contacting the Department of Development at 609-403-7197.
  
   

  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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  Matching Gifts

  Does your employer participate in a Matching Gift Program?  Click here to learn more.
   
  Many commercial companies seek to do good in their communities by embracing corporate social responsibility and philanthropy. A Matching Gift program is one way that they can exercise this initiative and demonstrate their generosity.
   

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• Religious Education for children and Rite of Election of Adults
• Catholic School Programs
•     (ie: Catholic Athletes for Christ) 
• Tuition Assistance 
• Professional Development for Educators

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  The Ministry Where it is Needed Most...

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  Three Ways to Donate
   

         
  
  
  Your donation is important in building up our Church. Gifts of cash, check, money order, credit card or electronic transfers from your bank account are gratefully accepted. Gifts of stock, bequests and charitable annuities can be coordinated by contacting the Department of Development at 609-403-7197.

   

          Check or money order made payable to Annual Catholic Appeal:

  Diocese of Trenton
  Department of Development
  PO BOx 70170
  Newark, NJ 07101
  
  
  Matching Gifts

  A matching gift, also known as a matching fund or matching donation is a charitable gift made toward a non-profit organization by a matching donor (e.g., an employer) under the provision that an original donor (e.g., an employee) first makes a gift toward that organization.
  
  To see a list of organizations and employers that match gifts click the Blackbaud button below and enter in the business name to get matching gift details, or please call the department of Development at 609-403-7197 for assistance.
  
  
   

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