The Diocese of Savannah's 2022 Annual Catholic Appeal is underway. The Annual Catholic Appeal is a significant way for our local Church to celebrate and share God's blessings with others by sustaining the ministries and outreach efforts throughout our 37.000 square mile Diocese. It is a beautiful reminder that we are part of a larger diocesan family, and that together we can help build the Kingdom of God in South Georgia.

As the Mystical Body of Christ, we are made up of many parts, but are united as One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic Church. Together we live one life, which is in and of Christ, so that every day we might become more like Him and present Him anew to the world as missionary disciples.

By working together through the Annual Catholic Appeal, we are able to serve the people in our Diocese by feeding the hungry, defending the vulnerable, sheltering the suffering, supporting religious vocations, strengthening formation in our Catholic Faith and other good works. For more information on how your gift will provide much-needed help, please visit www.diosav.org/aca.

I ask you to prayerfully consider a donation to this year's Annual Catholic Appeal. With your help, we can share our love for God, the Church and others while working toward our common mission. All gifts, no matter the amount, help proclaim with one voice that we are One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic Church. I am grateful for your continued generosity and support of the Annual Catholic Appeal.

Please know that every day I pray for you, your loved ones and your intentions. Thank you for remembering me, as well as our Clergy, Religious Sisters and those in need, in your prayers. May we meet each day in our prayers and Rejoice in the Lord Always!

In Christ,

Stephen D. Parkes
Most Reverend Stephen D. Parkes
Bishop of Savannah