Diocesan and Special Collections
The Combined Mission Collection is an annual fundraising effort that supports five distinct initiatives aimed at providing assistance and support to various regions.
These initiatives include the Collection for the Church in Latin America, the Collection to Aid the Church in Central and Eastern Europe, the Catholic Home Missions Appeal, the United States Mission Appeal (Black and Indian Missions), and the Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa.
The Seminarian Education Collection is one of the primary ways people can support seminarians and foster vocations to help meet the growing need for priests to serve the growing Catholic population.
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In the past decade, 20 priests have retired. Fourteen priests are already serving beyond the retirement age of 70. In the next 10 years, another 31 priests are expected to reach retirement age.
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Coordinated by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, donations received from this annual collection benefit five organizations: Catholic Relief Services, Collection for the Holy Land, Collection for the Works of the Holy Father (Peter’s Pence), The Catholic University of America, and the Catholic Communications Campaign.
Donating to the Priest retirement fund is a meaningful act of gratitude and support that recognizes the lifetime of dedicated service that priests have provided to their communities.
These individuals have devoted their lives to spiritual guidance, offering comfort, solace, and fostering a sense of belonging within their congregations. By contributing to the retirement fund, we honor their unwavering commitment and ensure that they can enjoy a well-deserved retirement with dignity and security.