iGiveCatholic, Nov. 29

#iGiveCatholic giving day is Tuesday, Nov. 29

By Janet Marcel

The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux and the Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana (CFSL) have joined forces with other dioceses and archdioceses in the United States to host its seventh annual #iGiveCatholic giving day on #GivingTuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. #iGiveCatholic is a 24-hour online giving challenge that celebrates the work of Catholic schools, ministries, church parishes and other charitable organizations affiliated with the participating dioceses and also helps to celebrate all those who give throughout the diocese. Throughout the giving day, from midnight on Nov. 28 until the stroke of midnight on Nov. 29, Catholics can go to houma-thibodaux.igivecatholic. org and click on a specific ministry listed there to make a donation with their credit card.

Last year’s campaign resulted in 1,412 donors giving $842,878 for the local community. The Diocese of HoumaThibodaux raised the second highest figure of all Louisiana dioceses and was ranked seventh nationally.

“Our diocese and our people are some of the most generous and prayerful people in the country! This is widely evident each year when we ask our Catholic community to come together for #iGiveCatholic and support their church parishes, schools and ministries,” says Amy Ponson, executive director of the Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana. “Over the past few years, our community has helped raise close to $3 million for our local church. This year as we gear up for #iGiveCatholic on Nov. 29, we invite you to join us in prayer for the success of our local churches, schools and nonprofits. Join us to Give Catholic and help us make a difference right here at home.” #iGiveCatholic is held each year in conjunction with #GivingTuesday, which is celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the United States) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday. #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving.

The Advanced Giving Day Phase begins Nov. 14 and continues through Nov. 28.

For more information about #iGiveCatholic, go to www. igivecatholic.org, email cfsl@htdiocese.org or call (985) 8503116. BC

Correction

Very Rev. Patrick J. (P.J.) Madden, diocesan administrator, announced the following permanent deacon appointment.

Deacon Jeff Pitre, who has been serving as deacon at Sacred Heart Church parish in Cut Off, has been appointed deacon at Our Lady of the Rosary Church parish in Larose, effective Sept. 1, for a period of six months.

It was incorrectly stated in the October issue of Bayou Catholic, that the appointment was for six years. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

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