Many people have asked about the New Hampshire Catholic Appeal (NHCA) campaign, its origins, and its impact on Catholic Charities of NH (CCNH). In 2019, the Diocese conducted a study of collections, fundraising programs and the financial needs of ministries and locations across the state. The clergy were concerned about the number of times and ways the parishioners were solicited throughout the year. As a group, the majority of clergy were in favor of moving many collections, “asks” and programs into one fundraising endeavor, such as an annual Catholic ministries appeal. So, this year around Easter, the NH Catholic Appeal was piloted in half of the parishes in the diocese.

Traditionally, each year, parishes have conducted an Appeal to support Catholic Charities. The Bishop has included Catholic Charities in the New Hampshire Catholic Appeal, and so moving forward we will not conduct a separate parish appeal for this important ministry. Catholic Charities of NH is a vital service to our state, and it responds to those in need with programs that heal, comfort, and empower. Catholic Charities will receive a significant portion of the NHCA proceeds to continue and expand their charitable ministries – the charitable mission of the Church will be an essential part of this appeal and will not suffer unnecessary revenue loss.
Approximately 96-97% of revenue collected from the Appeal will go towards ministry, education, and parishes. 3-4% of revenue will be spent on administering the NHCA. No funds will go towards other diocesan administration, the
bishop’s office, or any clergy abuse settlements/litigation. Expenses will be accounted for in the publication of an
annual report for the NHCA. This report will include an accounting of how all dollars raised were used. All registered, active parishioners will receive this report. The expenses will include the cost of producing and mailing the informa-tional materials for the Appeal for 41 parishes and over 40,000 households in 2022. This pilot year (consisting of the Phase 1 parishes) allows for the mindful rollout of this important collaborative endeavor. Phase II of the Appeal will be in 2023 in which 88 parishes will be included in the NHCA. At that time, the NHCA and Catholic Charities of NH Appeal (CCNH) will become one. CCNH revenue will not be affected as their ministries are essential to the whole Church!

(The contents were taken from the New Hampshire Catholic Appeal, Future of Our Faith II – Many Parts, One Body Appeal Manual for Spring 2022.)

Incidentally, our parish has reached 2/3 of its goal, having collected or pledged over $60,000.00! Thank you for your generosity.



New Hampshire Catholic Appeal:
We are grateful to all our parishioners who have given to the New Hampshire Catholic Appeal. As of today, our parishioners have raised/pledged $60,000.00 toward our goal of $80,000.00. 100% of the funds raised above this Appeal goal are returned to our parish this year. If you have not made your gift yet, please bring your gift envelope to Mass next weekend or make your gift online at www.catholicnh.org/nhca. Extra gift envelopes are available in the pews. We need the support of all of our parish families to reach our parish goal. Thank you for your support of these important needs and ministries of the Church.
In case you were wondering, the following seven collections are being included in the appeal so no second
collections for these during the year: Seminarian Fund; Catholic Education; Catholic Charities; Parish-to-Parish Support; NH Missionaries Abroad, Migrant & Refugee Ministry; Catholic University of America & USCCB; NH Priest Retirement.
 


Dear Friends,
We thank all who made their gift to the New Hampshire Catholic Appeal: Future of Our Faith II. Your gift will enable the Catholic Church in New Hampshire to meet the increasing needs of parishes, Catholic schools, retired clergy, seminarians, and much more. If you were not able to make your gift yet, please visit our website at  https://www.catholicnh.org/nhca or bring your gift and drop it in the collection basket at Mass. We thank you on behalf of all who will come to know the loving hand of Christ through your generousity.

In case you were wondering, the following SEVEN collections are being included in this appeal, so there will be no second collections for these during the year: Seminarian Fund, Catholic Education, Catholic Charities, Parish-to-Parish Support, NH Missionaries Abroad, Migrant and Refugee Ministry, Catholic University of America & USCCB, and NH Priest Retirement.
 
Again, to make your gift, please return (either in this week's collection basket or to the office in person, or mail to the address on the face of the envelope) the #10 WHITE gift envelope that you found in the pews or have received in the mail. You may also visit the Appeal’s website at: https://www.catholicnh.org/nhca  or call the Appeal Office at 603-663-0170 

If you wish to give additional monies specifically to Catholic Charities, please CLICK HERE

With gratitude,
Father Marc Montminy

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For additional information, go to https://www.catholicnh.org/nhca