“ You will be my Witnesses� Acts 1:8
What is the CMA?
The Catholic Ministries Appeal is the annual campaign supporting six local ministries that teach, feed, and heal. All 200+ parishes of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati join together to invite participation in this vital appeal.
2019 Goal:
$5 Million Parish Rebate:
50% of over-goal funds are returned to your parish.
For more information or to make a gift online, visit:
CatholicAppeal.info
New Evangelization
The CMA supports evangelization and discipleship ministries in parishes and schools throughout the Archdiocese.
Catholic Charities and Social Services
These organizations feed the hungry, provide disaster recovery and emergency relief, pregnancy counseling, mental health counseling, Su Casa Hispanic services, senior services, and more.
The CMA Supports Six Local Ministries Retired Archdiocesan Priests
Many of our priests continue their ministry for years after retirement by assisting pastors with Masses, hearing confessions, visiting the sick, and more. The CMA is a vital contributor to the Priests Retirement benefits offered by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.
St. Rita School for the Deaf
Serving students in grades pre-K through 12, St. Rita School for the Deaf meets the educational and social needs of children who are deaf or have communication needs.
Campus, Hospital, and Prison Ministries
Hospital Ministry: Hospital chaplains offer prayer, sacraments, companionship before surgery, and a listening presence to patients at local hospitals. Campus Ministry: The CMA supports Campus Ministry at the University of Cincinnati, Miami University, and Wright State University. Prison Ministry: The incarcerated receive support through RCIA classes, the celebration of Mass, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and other faith-based programs.
Seminary and Vocations
The Athenaeum of Ohio, which is also home to Mount St. Mary’s Seminary, provides seminarian education, diaconate formation, and lay pastoral ministry programs.
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