A Grateful Diocese: Thank You to Our 2025 Catholic Sharing Appeal Donors

I would like to offer my personal gratitude to our parishioners who chose to support the 2025 Catholic Sharing Appeal. Your decision to give is an act of faith, generosity, and love for the Church, and I am deeply grateful and humbled again this year by your generosity and faith. Time and again, the faithful of our diocese respond with compassion and trust, and because of you, the mission of the Church in South Mississippi continues in powerful and life-giving ways.

Because you chose to participate in the Catholic Sharing Appeal, many essential ministries will be able to continue and grow. Your generosity supports the formation of our future priests, provides care and dignity to our retired priests. It strengthens evangelization throughout our diocese and makes possible the incredible work being done with our youth and young adults in parishes and communities across the Coast.

The fruits of your generosity are seen every day in the lives of those we serve. Through the Mercy Cross Center, more than 180 men and women have been helped off the streets and offered hope for a new beginning. Through Catholic Charities, hundreds of thousands of meals have been served to those struggling with hunger. These acts of mercy, compassion, and accompaniment simply cannot happen without you.

At the same time, it is worth noting that only one in four active diocesan families currently support the Catholic Sharing Appeal. This makes your generosity even more meaningful. Your willingness to say “YES” ensures that these ministries remain strong and that the Church can continue to reach those most in need.

I am also sincerely grateful for the dedication and hard work of our parishes. The time, effort, and leadership of our pastors, parish staff, and volunteers are essential, and their commitment once again helped make this year’s appeal a success.

Above all, my deepest thanks go to the faithful people of our diocese who, year after year, offer both spiritual and financial support to the Catholic Sharing Appeal. Your prayers, sacrifices, and generosity make all these blessings possible and allow the Church to continue Christ’s mission of hope and service.

On behalf of our diocesan family and those who the appeal serves, THANK YOU!

Please know of my gratitude and my prayers for you.

Dave Wyrwich
Director of Mission Advancement