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