Diocese contributes more than $200,000 to special collections

In 2013, parishioners from the Diocese of Corpus Christi contributed $215,540 to special collections in support of national campaigns, such as Catholic Relief Services, the Catholic Campaign for Human Development and support of various mission churches throughout the world.

The largest contribution of $30,000 went to support the Holy See, which helps Pope Francis “offer service properly to the universal church.” The diocese contributes $28,141 to support the church in Latin America, $26,691 in solidarity with the church in Africa and $26,333 for the church in Central and Eastern Europe.

Additionally, the faithful in the diocese gave $25,675 to the Catholic Campaign for Human Development; $23,540 for the Peter’s Pence Collection, which provides the Holy Father with the financial means to respond to those who are suffering as a result of war, oppression, natural disaster and disease; $$23,463 for Catholic Relief Services; $19,354 for the Catholic Home Mission Appeal; and $12,757 for the Catholic Communications Campaign.