Who does the campaign support?

The Bishop’s Annual Appeal provides for essential ministries and programs throughout the Diocese of Columbus that no one parish can support on their own. Thanks to your leadership and commitment to the BAA plan, we are able to meet the spiritual and physical needs of our parishes and neighbors throughout central Ohio. 

Ministries that benefit from the BAA include:

Evangelization: outreach and formation of our young people in college and at the parish level; ministering to individuals’ and communities spiritual needs, through marriage preparation and support, hospital chaplaincy, and ethnic ministries

Priest, Deacon, and Seminarian Education: supporting the financial cost of preparation for the priesthood and diaconate

Catholic Student and School Assistance: providing financial aid to families seeking Catholic education for their children; formation and professional development for our faculty and staff  

Parish Life Enhancements: supporting parishes when facing urgent physical needs to their churches and facilities

Social Concerns: helping each other walk the Christian life of charity and justice through direct outreach, advocacy, and education