Your generosity can move mountains.

Join the Move Mountains Society by making your gift today.

Bishop's Annual Appeal for Ministries, Diocese of Nashville

Bishop's Annual Appeal for Ministries

The Bishop’s Annual Appeal for Ministries is the lifeline of our Catholic church in the Diocese of Nashville. Your support goes a long way in providing resources for our many thriving ministries in Middle Tennessee. Your ‘yes’ helps to bring college students closer to Christ through University Catholic, provides excellent formation to our seminarians, creates opportunities for young people to encounter Jesus in transformative ways, helps meet the daily needs of our brothers and sisters, and so much more. Through your generosity, we are able to inspire faith and build a vibrant, Christ-centered community for future generations.
Move Mountains Society

The Move Mountains Society is a giving society within the Diocese of Nashville that recognizes dedicated supporters of one or more of the following initiatives at $1,000 or more annually: Bishop’s Annual Appeal for Ministries, Advancement of Catholic Education, Seminarian Education, and A Legacy of Faith, Hope, and Love.

“Amen I say to you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” (MATTHEW 17:20)

Your generosity can move mountains.
Join the Move Mountains Society by making your gift today.

Your generosity can move mountains.

Join the Move Mountains Society by making your gift today.

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.

Where Your Gift Makes A Difference

The Bishop’s Annual Appeal for Ministries is the lifeline of the Diocese of Nashville. The appeal plays a vital role in providing resources for essential ministries. Below are a few areas it supports:

60 Churches

1,953+ Confirmation Candidates

973 Totus Tuus Participants at 14 Parishes

14 Campuses Served by University Catholic

4 Priests Ordained

52 Men in Formation for the Priesthood and Diaconate

324 Engaged Couples Retreat Attendees

37K+ Meals Served by Loaves and Fishes

Numbers based on 2025 data

Bishop Spalding with newly ordained Rev. Joseph Ngo, Rev. Justin Farr, Rev. Christian Hamrick, and Rev. Joseph Hinderer in the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Nashville.
Fr. John Raphael of Christ the King Church greeting a female parishioner outside the church.
Young adults during Eucharistic Adoration.

WAYS TO GIVE

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