Washington D.C., Mar 30, 2010 / 22:50 pm
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) announced on Tuesday the 2010 Catholic Home Mission Appeal, which will urge dioceses around the country to “Strengthen the Church at Home” with their financial support.
The appeal will take place across the U.S. from April 24-25 and will focus on youth ministry as a special area of need within the Church.
“In youth ministry programs, young Catholics grow in faith and gain valuable leadership skills. Without this appeal, some poorer dioceses might not be able to sustain vital youth programs,” said Bishop Michael W. Warfel of Great Falls-Billings, and chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Subcommittee on Catholic Home Missions.
The USCCB reported on Tuesday that from 2003-2007, the Catholic Home Missions Appeal gave more than $2.25 million to 130 diocesan youth ministry programs.