The Most Reverend Salvatore R. Matano, Bishop of Rochester, today asked all Catholics in the 12-county Diocese to generously support the 2014/15 Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA), which has the theme Attitude of Gratitude.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester announced today that commitments to the diocesan annual appeal have exceeded $5 million for the seventh straight year. Nearly 28,000 Roman Catholic households have committed $5.15 million to this year’s Catholic Ministries Appeal.

Most Rev. Robert J. Cunningham, Apostolic Administrator of
the Diocese of Rochester, today appealed to all Catholics in the 12-county Diocese to support the 2013/14
Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA), which is launching this week with the
theme, “We Are God’s Helping Hands.”

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Bishop launches 2012/13 Catholic Ministries Appeal Making a Difference Every Day Visit the CMA WEBSITE to WATCH THE VIDEO Sept. 12, 2012 – Bishop of Rochester Matthew H. Clark launched the 2012/13 Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA) today with the theme, Making a Difference Every Day. This year’s Catholic Ministries Appeal – also known as the CMA – follows the most […]

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Help support your parish in the Catholic Ministries Appeal ‘Keeping the Spirit Alive’ theme of 2009-10 CMA WATCH THE CMA VIDEO ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Asking Catholics to share their blessings to ensure the Church’s ministries remain vibrant in challenging economic times and amid growing need, Bishop of Rochester Matthew Clark today officially launched the 2009-2010 […]

CAMPAIGN UPDATE Catholic Ministries Appeal tops $4 million Contributions to this year’s Catholic Ministries Appeal have topped the $4 million mark. The goal of this year’s campaign, which runs through May 31, 2009, is $5.39 million. As of today, more than 28,000 Roman Catholic households have contributed $4,057,000 to the appeal. Contributions to the Appeal […]

Bishop Clark launches 2008-09 Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA) ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Calling on Catholics to help bolster the Church’s ministries and ensure a strong Diocese for future generations, Bishop Matthew Clark today officially launched the 2008-09 Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA). The CMA funds ministries for more than 350,000 Catholics in 12 counties. The campaign goal […]

First time exceeding $5M; fourth straight year of growth The Diocese of Rochester announced today that more than 37,000 Roman Catholic households pledged more than $5 million to the 2007/2008 Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA) – an all-time record since the campaign began 27 years ago. Approximately $5.1 million had been collected at the campaign’s official […]

Catholic Ministries Appeal tops $3.2 million ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Nearly 25,000 Roman Catholic households have contributed more than $3.2 million to the 2007/2008 Catholic Ministries Appeal – about 60 percent of the $5.3 million goal, the Diocese of Rochester announced today. This figure is more than $250,000 over last year’s campaign total – which itself […]

Ministry for today, hope for the future

Bishop launches Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA) to “Build the Faith”

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Calling on Catholics to help “build the faith” so that young Catholics will
inherit a flourishing Church of the future, Bishop Matthew Clark today launched the 2007-08
Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA). The CMA funds ministries for more than 350,000 Catholics in
12 counties.
The goal for the Catholic Ministries Appeal has been set at $5.3 million.
The CMA funds four crucial areas for the Church of Rochester:
• Helping the needy
• Guiding and inspiring our young people
• Supporting our parishes
• Spreading the Good News of the Gospels

“We chose as our theme this year Building the Faith, a mission of Christians since the time of the
first Apostles,” Bishop Clark said. “We are called to take care of each other, help our neighbors, and
be a source of hope for all. The CMA directly and indirectly funds many ministries and resources
that do just that. I am confident that the generous people of our Diocese will continue to support the
ministries that have helped so many people throughout our 12 counties.”
The goal remains unchanged from last year, which the Bishop said is appropriate given the financial
challenges facing many communities.

“Despite these challenges, our previous appeal saw a tremendous increase in money raised from the
previous year,” he added. “I am confident that people will remain generous and I am grateful always
for their willingness to support this cause.”
Last year’s CMA returned the best response in several years. The total was about $450,000 more
than the previous year. The average gift climbed to $132 and the number of donors grew.
Brochures and pledge cards are being distributed to the approximately 125,000 Catholic households
in the diocese, and personal appeals will be made at the parish level over the course of the next
several weeks.
Contributions to the CMA enable the Diocese to provide critical support to Catholic Charities,
Catholic Schools and parishes, including training and support for catechetical leaders, youth ministry
opportunities, migrant ministry, grants to inner city parishes, and support for the Rites of Christian
Initiation for Adults (RCIA) program. It also funds the pastoral planning process, which enables
Catholic faith communities throughout 12 counties to face common challenges and maintain vitality
in an era of declining clergy and resources. ◄

Local Catholic Ministries Appeal at more than 90
percent of goal
With three months to go,$4.8 million has been raised toward $5.3 million goal
Roman Catholics in the 12-county Diocese of Rochester have donated more than $4.8 million
toward Bishop Matthew Clark’s $5.3 million Catholic Ministries Appeal goal for 2006-07. The
Appeal is running about $400,000 ahead of last year at this point in time. More than 37,000
gifts have been received.
The Catholic Ministries Appeal, formerly known as the Thanks Giving Appeal, supports
Catholic parishes, schools and many ministries throughout the Diocese, including Catholic
Charities, priest formation and youth, young adult and family-oriented programs. The
campaign ends May 30.
To donate, go online to www.dor.org or call 585-328-3210, ext. 1297.
Media inquiries can be directed to David Kelly, CMA coordinator, or Doug
Mandelaro, at 585-328-3210.