Dear Friends in Christ,

“Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house.” -Matthew 5:15

I write to you today to once again express my gratitude for your faithful commitment to the mission of our local Church. Each year, your generous support of the Annual Catholic Appeal helps the Diocese of Savannah to sustain vital ministries, programs, and outreach efforts in our parishes – giving light to all in the house and building up the Kingdom of God.

When we come together in support of the Annual Catholic Appeal, we as a Diocesan family are participating in the Church’s evangelization efforts, advancing Catholic Education, and providing for the formation of our future priests. We are strengthening families in faith – planting seeds for Catholic vocations and for lives lived in the fullness of Christ’s peace, joy and love. Together we are caring for the vulnerable and suffering, accompanying the sick, supporting our rural mission parishes, protecting our youth, and helping to bring healing to those who have been separated from the Catholic Church.

As we prepare for the 2023 Annual Catholic Appeal, I ask you to reflect upon the following… Where does your light shine? What activities within the Church are you passionate about? Where would you like to see our local Church flourish and bear much fruit?

I invite you to pray for those ministries and activities the Lord has placed on your heart, and consider how you might respond to His call in faith, in hope, and in the love that makes us one. For those who are able, I ask you to consider how you will support the mission of our local Church through a gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal. Together, let us invite the unbounded grace of God to work through us as a gift to one another and to the world.

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!