See the Glory of God’s Work In Action
Thanks to the generous support from parishioners throughout Middle Tennessee, thousands of lives experience God’s transformative love through various ministries that the Bishop’s Annual Appeal for Ministries supports.
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“I glorified you on earth by accomplishing the work that you gave me to do.”
JOHN 17:4
Building Our Community
FOSTERING UNITY THROUGH FAITH
2,731 Youth and Adult Baptisms
2,500+ Local Eucharistic Revival Participants
60 Churches
Queen of Families Mass
Bishop Spalding celebrated a Queen of Families Mass, offering families who have experienced the loss of a child an opportunity to pray for and remember them in a special way.
Unveiled
Nearly 100 young adults gathered at the Cathedral for Unveiled—a powerful night of adoration, worship, and fellowship hosted by the Diocese of Nashville’s Office of Faith Formation. Events like this are made possible by your generosity to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal for Ministries.
Blue Mass
Dozens of first responders and military personnel gathered for a Blue Mass at the Cathedral, celebrated by Bishop J. Mark Spalding. Hosted by the Office of Faith Formation during the Jubilee Year of Hope, the Mass honored their service and sacrifice—and was made possible by your support of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal for Ministries.
Growing in Faith
FORMING TODAY’S AND TOMORROW’S CATHOLIC FAITHFUL
1,800+ Confirmation Candidates
180 SEARCH Participants
14 Campuses with University Catholic
SEALED
Middle schoolers from across the Diocese gathered for SEALED, a day of worship, talks, adoration, and fellowship as they prepared for confirmation. Thanks to your support of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal for Ministries, events like this help young people grow in faith.
Awakening
Every semester, college students gather for the Awakening retreat—a three-day experience of adoration, confession, inspiring talks, and community. Thanks to your support of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal, students can encounter Christ and grow in faith through this retreat.
Answering God’s Call
SEEKING AND LIVING OUT ONE’S PURPOSE
2 Priests Ordained
45+ Men in Formation for the Priesthood and Diaconate
170 Engaged Couples Retreat Attendees
Quo Vadis
No phones. No noise. Just 55 young men, 24 seminarians, and 13 priests asking one question: “Where am I going, Lord?” Quo Vadis brought high school guys to the mountains for days of prayer, adventure, and discernment—supported by your gifts to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal for Ministries.
Together in Holiness Conference
The Bishop’s Annual Appeal for Ministries makes the Together in Holiness conference possible, giving couples the chance to come together, grow in holiness, and support the vocation of marriage. More than 150 married and engaged couples attended the 2024 conference at the Catholic Pastoral Center, which included Mass, inspiring talks, confession, and adoration.
Serving with Love
EMPOWERING LIVES WITH LOVE THROUGH SERVICE, GUIDANCE AND OPPORTUNITY
“So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.”
1 CORINTHIANS 10:31
WAYS TO GIVE
