Archbishop's Annual Appeal
The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal (AAA) assists in funding the overall budget of the Archdiocese and provides services parishes cannot do themselves. Along with other funding sources, your generosity and commitment to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal allows Archbishop Niederauer and the dedicated staff of the Archdiocese to provide important services to our Universal Church and our local community. Through the Appeal, the Archbishop continues to strengthen the good works of the ministries and agencies that minister to those most in need. The AAA continues to support our children’s future by ensuring the availability of a Catholic education. It continues to sponsor ethnic ministries to reach our diverse communities, to assist those embarking on religious vocations, to provide religious education to our parish youth, to strengthen the faith of our young adults and to speak to our greater community about important social policy concerns.
Here are the ministries you support by contributing to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal…
Parish / School Ministry Support
Parish and School Subsidies, Religious Education, Office of Worship, Youth Ministry, Evangelization, Marriage and Family Life, Respect Life, Family Grants, Teacher Incentive Grants, Inner City Elementary schools
Centralized Services
Human Resources, Property Services, Real Estate, Archives, Finance, Payroll, Administrative Services, Development
Support of Universal Church
Holy See, California Conference of Bishops, USCCB, Catholic San Francisco / El Heraldo Catolico, TV Mass, Communications
Archdiocese Direct Ministry
Ethnic Ministries, Restorative Justice, Catholic Studies Institute, ACCW, The Tribunal, Vicar for Spanish Speaking, Vicar for Filipinos, Young Adult Ministry, Ecumenical and Inter-religious Programs, Respect Life, Natural Family Planning, Hospital Chaplains
Clergy Support
Vicar for Clergy, Vicar for Religious, Vicar for Priests, Vocations, Deacon Formation, Permanent Deaconate, Continuing Education of Priests, Priests Retirement, Council of Priests, Auxiliary Bishops, Serra Clergy House
For about the cost of a plain cup of Starbucks Coffee per day, you could contribute $500 per year or more to the Archbishop’s Appeal to aid the work of the Church and to minister to all those supported by these services and agencies. The money you contribute has a far-reaching impact in your parish, your Archdiocese and beyond. Think about making a pledge to help your parish, Archbishop Niederauer and the Universal Catholic Church.
For More Information Regarding the 2008 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal: Please contact your parish or the Archdiocesan Office of Development at (415) 614-5580 or development@sfarchdiocese.org