The campaign for Our Catholic Appeal in the Diocese of Orlando begins the weekend of February 15-16, 2025. The gifts of the faithful across nine counties of Central Florida ensure the Diocese of Orlando cares for our properties and plans for future endeavors to serve God’s people. Every time we say the Creed, we reaffirm we are members of one, holy, catholic, and apostolic church. Each of us is responsible not only for our own parish, but also for the well-being of the Church throughout our diocese and the world. Your generosity helps to support our mission and ministries including:
- Critical support for seminarians and retired priests
- Support individuals with disabilities to live independently in their community
- Outreach programs of Catholic Charities of Central Florida
- Spiritual support to countless Catholic tourists in Orlando
- Faith formation for children, families, and adults
- Fiscal management of parishes and schools
- Proper care of church and school facilities
- Collective buying power for insurance and employee benefits making them more affordable
- Administrative services for hiring and professional development of diocesan employees
Help us in reaching our parish goal of $230,236. Every size gift is welcome, and all are 100% tax deductible.
Make a donation by bringing in an envelope (or use the envelopes provided in the pews) or a check written for Our Catholic Appeal with you to Mass. You can also give online by visiting https://www.orlandodiocese.org/oca/.
2025 Campaign Allocations
- Leadership & Parish Life – 23%
- Vocations & Seminarian Education, Clergy Formation, Permanent Diaconate, Bishop’s Office, Liturgy, Liturgical Music, Consecrated Life, Tribunal, Ministry to Senior Priests, Ministry to International Priests, Tourism Ministry, Victim Assistance, Safe Environment Certification
- Discipleship & Stewardship – 13%
- Parish, School & Diocesan Development and Advancement Services
- Human Dignity & Solidarity – 12%
- Catholic Charities of Central Florida, Culture of Life, Magnify of Central Florida
- Education – 12%
- Catholic Schools, Mission Office/Sister Diocese San Juan de la Maguana, San Pedro Spiritual Development Center
- Ecclesiastical Property – 10%
- Cemeteries, Design & Construction, Facilities Management, Real Estate, Security, Printing & Distribution
- Laity, Family & Life – 8%
- Children’s Ministry, Family Ministry, Catholic Campus Ministry, Multicultural Ministry, Youth Ministry, Adult Ministry, Mission Integration
- Financial Services – 7%
- Finance, Information Systems & Technology, Shared Accounting Services, Risk Management
- Communications – 5%
- Archivist, Florida Catholic Media, Livestream, Podcast, Social Media, Website
- Human Resources – 5%
- Human Resources
- State & National Outreach – 5%
- United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops