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Archives Bishop’s Fund Appeal surpasses goal

January 29, 2025

By Valerie Mathews
Director of Bishop’s Fund Appeal & Stewardship

Through the generous support of more than 6,200 households across the diocese, the 2024 Bishop’s Fund Appeal has surpassed its goal of $1,330,000.

This generosity will allow the Diocese of Ogdensburg to continue to its mission to meet others on their journey of faith through the proclamation of the Gospel, the celebration of the Eucharist and sacraments, and in the loving service of our neighbors. The programs and ministries of the Bishop’s Fund Appeal encourage deeper prayer life and spiritual knowledge, strengthen our families and welcome those who feel disaffected or marginalized.

“I am profoundly grateful to the many parishioners in our North Country churches who have so generously supported the mission of the Diocese of Ogdensburg with their contributions to the annual Bishop’s Fund Appeal,” said Bishop Terry R. LaValley. “On behalf of the many individuals and families we serve through our programs, ministries, and outreach efforts: THANK YOU! I also wish to extend my deep appreciation to our priests and deacons whose strong leadership and personal contributions support this vital appeal each year.”
As of January 23, the total gifts received are $1,375,614.55 with an additional $90,866.65 remaining in pledges promised. The Bishop’s Fund Office will continue to receive payments on pledges until the close of the fiscal year on June 30.

The Bishop’s Fund Appeal continues to provide the following programs and ministries of the Diocese of Ogdensburg: Education of Seminarians; Family Life Ministry; Natural Family Planning; Respect Life Ministry; Formation for Ministry Program; Office of the New Evangelization; Continuing Education and Formation of Priests; Priests’ Graduate Studies; Vocations; Permanent Deacons; Deacon Formation; Tuition Assistance Program; Campus Ministry Program; Matching Gifts to Catholic Schools; Department of Faith Formation; Youth Ministry; Young Adult Ministry; Guggenheim Center; Department of Worship and the Bishop’s Good Samaritan Fund.

It is our hope that 6,700 households will participate in this year’s Bishop’s Fund Appeal. We are currently 480 households away from our participation goal.

All funds received over this year’s goal will provide additional emergency grants to individuals and families through the Bishop’s Good Samaritan Fund.

During the year, many families and individuals reach out to their pastor for help with unexpected emergencies. Pastors, on behalf of a parishioner or community member, request Bishop LaValley’s assistance to help the person or family in need. Grant requests for assistance from Bishop’s Good Samaritan Fund continue to be on the rise with many of our North Country neighbors in urgent need of assistance due to illness and high medical costs, heating costs, home repairs and loss of homes to fire.

The Bishop’s Good Samaritan Fund also provides assistance to food pantries, soup kitchens, outreach centers and snack pack programs so that they may continue to help families in need.

If you have made a pledge to the 2024-25 Bishop’s Fund Appeal, you are encouraged to mail your final pledge payment before June 15, 2025.

If you have not made a gift or wish to make an additional gift, donations can be mailed to: The Bishop’s Fund Appeal, PO Box 150, Ogdensburg, NY 13669 or made online at www.rcdony.org/giving/donate-now-bishop-s-fund.

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