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What is the Bishop’s Annual Appeal (BAA)?
The Bishop’s Annual Appeal (BAA) is a diocese-wide effort that supports the pastoral services and ministries of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Columbus. The BAA is an opportunity for all Catholics in our diocese as a united diocesan family to share in our call to be good stewards of our Church and its people.
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A Message from Bishop Earl K. Fernandes
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Message From the Diocesan Administrator
Dear Sisters and Brothers,
Thank you for the many blessings and prayers you pour out over your parishes and our entire Diocese. Your support helps ensure that we remain strong in faith and meet today’s needs in the midst of transition.
The Bishop’s Annual Appeal furthers the mission of our diocese, supports our enhanced vision for evangelization, and provides essential ministries to our parishes and community. Thanks to your generosity and stewardship, we are able to:
· Form priests and deacons for the future of our Church
· Comfort the sick in hospital through trained chaplains
· Prepare couples for the vocation of marriage and family life
· Support parishes facing building emergencies
· Embrace the diversity of our faith in ministering to multiethnic parish communities
· Provide tuition assistance to families seeking Catholic education
· Evangelize and strengthen the faith of our young people and each other
I invite you to learn more about how your generosity helps us live the joy of the Gospel in central Ohio. Thank you for your prayerful consideration of a gift to the 2022 BAA.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Msgr. Stephan J. Moloney, Diocesan Administrator
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BAA 2022 Prayer
Loving Father,
We turn to You in this season of transition in the Diocese of Columbus.
With hearts filled with gratitude, we rejoice in Your blessings and guidance over the years.
With hearts filled with hope, we joyfully anticipate Your marvels for our future.
Through the Great Commission, Jesus Christ, Your Son, has called us to cooperate in His plan of salvation through the work of evangelization, disciple formation, charity, and mercy through diverse charisms and vocations.
Responding in generosity, may we all unite together as a local church in financial support of our common mission through this year’s Bishop’s Annual Appeal.
We ask this in the Name of Christ Our Lord. Amen
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