2025 Diocesan Annual Appeal

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This past weekend we were given a call to action. A call to reflect on the ways that we are able to give back and to show not to others, but ourselves that God is in our hearts. 
If you have already may a pledge or donation thank you. If you haven’t yet I ask that you continue to pray and discern about how you may be able to support this year’s Diocesan Annual Appeal, if you are ready to set up a payment or a pledge, please click below. Thank you so much for your support. Every pledge is important.

In the hills of eastern Kentucky, where economic hardship touches many lives, a small but mighty team is making a difference—one food box at a time.

Each month in Cumberland, KY, Fr. Terrence de Silva and a group of dedicated volunteers open the doors of St. Stephen/Resurrection Food Pantry to serve nearly 300 families. These are our neighbors—parents, children, and seniors—who count on the pantry for nutritious food, a warm smile, and the assurance that they are not forgotten. This vital outreach is possible because of generous participants like you.

The Diocesan Annual Appeal helps fund this mission, ensuring that families facing hunger in the mountains of Appalachia receive the care and compassion they deserve.

When you give to the Diocesan Annual Appeal, you become part of this life-giving work. You help Fr. Terrence and his team continue to:

● Provide food for children and families

● Support seniors living on fixed incomes

● Serve with dignity and respect—reflecting Christ’s love in every interaction

We invite you to join us today in sustaining and growing this powerful ministry.