The Archbishop’s Appeal is an event that happens once a year. It is a fund-raising campaign conducted by the Archdiocese of St. John’s. Its goal is to raise funds to support the mission and ministry of the Archdiocese of St. John’s - specifically, the pastoral programs and projects that benefit families, the sick, the elderly, the disadvantaged, and those who are in any way vulnerable, ignored or oppressed. The Archbishop’s Appeal gives Catholics the chance to look beyond the boundaries of their own parish towards the larger needs of the people of the Archdiocese of St. John’s. People in all of our parishes, missions, societies and organizations are asked to make a contribution to this important cause.

The Archbishop’s Appeal is an opportunity for each person, family or organization within the family that is the Archdiocese of St. John’s to share their financial gifts in order to help provide education, formation, ministry and outreach services throughout our community. You may make a donation by check, credit card or cash. You may also wish to donate an item or a service toward the live and silent auctions that are a feature of the Annual Archbishop’s Appeal Dinner and Auction

None. All of your donation—100%--goes directly to the programs and charities that are part of the Appeal. These include chaplaincy services in our hospitals—St. Clare’s, the Health Sciences Complex, the Waterford Hospital. Theses services also include chaplaincy in our long-term care facilities, such as St Patrick’s Mercy Home, and the Hoyles-Escasoni Complex. The Archbishop’s Appeal enhances or makes possible chaplaincy at Memorial University and the Marine Institute. It helps the Archdiocese to provide personnel and resources for family-based catechesis. All administrative costs are paid for by the Archdiocese.

There is no minimum. All gifts are gratefully accepted and valued. The goal is for all Catholics to prayerfully consider a donation in accordance with the gifts God has given to them.

You may make a donation by check, credit card or cash. You may also wish to donate an item or a service toward the live and silent auctions that are a feature of the Annual Archbishop’s Appeal Dinner and Auction.

All of your donation ---100% --- goes directly to the programs and charities that are part of the Appeal. These include chaplaincy services in our hospitals---St. Clare’s, the Health Sciences Complex, the Waterford Hospital. These services also include chaplaincy in our long-term facilities, such as St. Patrick’s Mercy Home, and the Hoyles-Escasoni Complex. The Archbishop’s Appeal enhances or makes possible chaplaincy at Memorial University and the Marine Institute. It helps the Archdiocese to provide personnel and resources for family-based catechesis. 

The goal of the Archbishop’s Appeal is that all might be empowered to contribute in whatever way and to whatever degree they can. The Appeal is in part a means of education for the people of the Archdiocese of St. John’s. Many people do not know the extent of the pastoral services offered in our hospitals, long-term care facilities and correction facilities. Many only become aware of our Family-based catechetical programs and the work done by Ruah Counselling Centre through the work of the appeal. Many people contribute through the collection that is such a high-profile aspect of the annual Archbishop’s Appeal.

In addition to the appeal collection itself, a feature added over the past two years has been the Archbishop’s Appeal Dinner Auction. This event offers an opportunity for artists, tradespeople, crafters and owners of businesses and services to make a meaningful contribution to furthering the Reign of God in this corner of the vineyard. It also provides an opportunity for individuals, businesses and organizations to share a social evening while contributing to a good cause.

For more information contact the Archdiocesan Pastoral Centre at (709) 726-3660.