Special Collections

          Each parish is part of the Church Universal; it is the Catholic Church in a particular place. The bishops of the United States created the national collections so that, by combining resources, we can more effectively carry out our mission as Catholics. Each of these important collections is worthy of your support. Each collection represents our community of faith at work in the world, saving souls and improving lives.

        The bishops encourage us to view the national collections in the light of stewardship and of sharing. God has given us our light and our prosperity, all we need and more. It is right and just that we give something back through these collections, helping people in our own country and around the world to live better and to grow in the love of Jesus.

 

 

Click on any of the following to learn more about these special collections

AID TO THE CHURCH IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE     Ash Wednesday

CATHOLIC REFLIEF SERVICES (CRS)     Fourth  Sunday in Lent

OPERATION RICE BOWL    Conducted throughout Lent

COLLECTION FOR THE HOLY LAND   Good Friday

HOME MISSIONS COLLECTION  Last Sunday in April

NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS CAMPAIGN   Sunday between Ascension Thursday and Pentecost

PETER'S PENCE    Last Sunday in June

COLLECTION FOR THE CHURCH IN LATIN AMERICA  Fourth Sunday in January

BLACK AND INDIAN MISSION COLLECTION  First Sunday in Lent

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY COLLECTION  Second to Last Sunday in October

CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT  Sunday before Thanksgiving

RETIRED  RELIGIOUS COLLECTION  Second Sunday in December

PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH MEMBERSHIP SUNDAY  Second Sunday in February

SPECIAL MISSION APPEAL  Occurs once during the year

SAINT MEINRAD SEMINARY APPEAL  Third Sunday in January