Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

If someone asked you "What does love have to do with it?" what would you say? Perhaps you would think of special people in your life -- family, friend or a child or grandchild -- or perhaps you reflect on a personal moment that you witnessed or experienced.

As I thought about this question, “What does love have to do with it,” I immediately said, “everything!”  As we look around at the many challenges we are faced with today, we need more of God’s love in everything we do.  

St. John said, "Whoever is without love does not know God, for God is love." (1 John 4:8) 

Sisters and brothers, every year at this time, I reach out to the faithful of the Diocese of Trenton to ask for your help and support of the Annual Catholic Appeal.  The theme this year is “What does love have to do with it… Everything!”  Help us share the love with so many of your neighbors in need here in the Diocese of Trenton.  Remember, Love is not what you say, Love is what you do.

And so, once again I ask that you prayerfully consider a gift to the 2022 Annual Catholic Appeal, so we may share the love by reaching out to provide the essential ministries, programs and services that make a critical difference in the lives of so many.

May God bless you for your past generosity and for whatever support you can provide for the vital work that lies ahead.

Yours in Christ,


Most Reverend David M. O'Connell, C.M.
Bishop of Trenton

View the Annual Catholic Appeal Brochure

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You can designate your donation to the following ministry(s):
Click the links below to learn more about each ministry
 

• Families, Youth & Young Adult Ministries
• Catholic Social Services (The Guild)
• Pastoral Care (Prison, Respect Life, Grief)
• Special Events and Programs
• Outreach to the Poor and Vulnerable

• Donations allocated to ministries most in need will be supported

Ways to Donate

Your donation is important in building up our Church! Gifts of cash, check, money order, credit card or electronic transfers from a bank account are gratefully accepted. We are also happy to offer digital wallet giving with PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, Visa Checkout and MasterPass.  Gifts of Stock, IRA Distributions, Bequests, Charitable Annuities, and Cryptocurrency can be coordinated by contacting the Department of Development at 609-403-7197.

 Click a button below to make a gift!

Check or money order made payable to Annual Catholic Appeal:

                                         Diocese of Trenton
                                         Department of Development
                                         PO Box 70170
                                         Newark, NJ 07101

Matching Gifts

Many commercial companies seek to do good in their communities by embracing corporate social responsibility and philanthropy. A Matching Gift program is one way that they can exercise this initiative and demonstrate their generosity.

Learn more by CLICKING HERE to see if your company will match your contribution or search below.