May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the holy Spirit.

The Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) funds the yearly needs of our diocese. It supports the work of our parishes and, wherever possible, expands the mission of the Church. Forty priests (7 religious and 33 diocesan) and 18 deacons serve our 57 parishes and 38 missions. Though retired, many of our 23 senior status priests continue to serve generously. ACA funds are crucial for priest retirement needs, new deacon formation, and education costs for our 12 seminarians. The ACA supports formation and catechesis in Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Campus Ministry, Family Life, Catholic Formation, and Catholic Education. Teaching and strengthening the Faith is essential to lifelong learning and continual conversion to the Gospel. From ministry to prisoners in Montana to the remote Guatemala Mission and School, ACA funds help serve the marginalized and impoverished. As donors, we actively participate in these ministries and works of mercy that bolster parish life but extend to the fringes of society and the depths of human experience. 

This year’s Annual Catholic Appeal, The Joy of Hope,” is a message that speaks to the core of our Christian faith. We trust in God’s promise, which fills our hearts with Joy and allows Hope to flourish. The work we do in our communities and across Montana reflects this Hope. Just as the Mass is a witness to our salvation in Christ, our joyful generosity is a light to the world.

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ACA 2024 Funding Allocations
Relief & Hope
14%
Pastoral & Ministerial Formation & Support
49%
Catholic Education & Faith Formation
20%
Parish Support
17%