WHAT is THE CATHOLIC MINISTRY APPEAL?
The Catholic Ministry Appeal is simple, more transparent, and allows you to know exactly where your gifts are going so you can give with confidence.
In its inaugural year, the 2022 Catholic Ministry Appeal exceeded its goal! Thanks to the generosity of our grace-filled diocesan family, we know what is possible and the impact we have in our community. Click here for an overview of how we performed in 2022.
In 2024, we will work together to raise $9 million to ensure these ministries can continue bringing ministry to life with every dollar donated toward our goal directly funding our ministries, outreach, and programs.
And, it is important to note that all of the ministries included in this appeal have a direct tie to our call to be missionary disciples, bringing others into a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Generous gifts to the Catholic Ministry Appeal are tied to two circles of our Mater Dei Giving Society click here to learn more.
It is through sharing the faith and reaching out to others we encounter the face of God. These ministries of the Diocese of St. Petersburg assist parishes and offer all who seek God an opportunity to encounter Him and enrich our spiritual lives, fostering our response to God’s call to serve.
- Bethany Center for Spiritual & Formation Development
- Faith Formation & Evangelization
- Lay Pastoral Ministry Formation Program
- Marriage & Family Life
- Media-Based Communication Ministry
- Ministry to Catholic Schools & Tuition Assistance Grants
- Ministry to Multicultural Communities
- Ministry to Youth & Young Adults
- Office of Worship & Diocesan Liturgical Celebrations
- Support of The Catholic University
- Tribunal Office for Canonical Information & Sacramental Support
To embrace God’s call to serve means to hear His call and actively carry out His mission and ministry with love, gratitude and concern for others. Action, like a sacrament, is the visible form of the Holy Spirit. These ministries of our diocese encourage all to act, expressing God’s saving love within us as we help give shape to the world.
- Diaconate Program & Formation
- La Clinica Guadalupana Support
- Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Petersburg
- Prison Ministry
- Seminarian Education & Support, & Promotion of Vocations
- Vicar for Religious
It is vital that we accompany those who are instrumental in the formation of the faithful as “Missionary Disciples,” serving as living witnesses to Christ’s message and love and serving those most in need. These ministries of the Diocese of St. Petersburg serve our priests, deacons, and lay leaders in their pastoral journey so they may continue offering our people the formation and foundation needed to bring God’s message, mission, and ministry to our faith communities and world.
- Clergy Care, Ministry to Priests & Continuing Education for Priests
- Eucharistic Revival and Encounter, and Mission Advancement Initiatives
- Haitian Apostolate & the St. Rita, St. Joseph-Tampa & St. Clement Migrant Apostolates
- Justice, Life & Advocacy Promotion & Formation
- St. John XXIII Residence
- Safe Environment Program
- Stewardship Formation & Development Programs
- Support for Shrines in the Holy Land & Churches in Latin America
Let’s all join in!
It’s now time to join in as a parish family to support the shared ministries of our larger church.
2024 Mailing Address for Direct Mail Commitments
To ensure 2024 Catholic Ministry Appeal pledge cards are received quickly and safeguarded in the bank, we have a established a lockbox deposit system for our direct mail commitments. Because of this, the return envelope is addressed to the lockbox deposit P.O. Box as follows:
CMA Envelopes
This is a reminder to all parishioners that the use of CMA envelopes, located in your envelope package, is not intended for regular offertory offerings.
We kindly request that any checks placed inside these envelopes, such as the example shown below, be made payable to the Catholic Ministry Appeal.
Thank you!
