The Bishop’s Annual Appeal for Ministries is the lifeline for our many thriving ministries at the Diocese of Nashville, and provides excellent seminarian formation, helps to bring college students closer to Christ through University Catholic, 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.

For FY 2024, the $3 million raised through the Bishop’s Annual Appeal along with other fundraising efforts provided more than $5.1 million to support ministries that bring faith, hope, and aid to countless individuals.

A few highlights include the following:

• Vocations programs provided support for seminarians, including the ordination of two priests, while more than 45 men are progressing in their formation for the priesthood and diaconate, preparing to strengthen our parish communities in the future.
• Catholic Schools Office programs supported record enrollment growth that was accompanied by expanded programs in academics and faith development. Under the leadership of the Catholic Schools Office, enrollment has grown over several years from approximately 4,000 students to more than 6,400 students.
• Faith Formation programs reached thousands of the faithful through events such as Totus Tuus, Holy Fire, SEALED, and SEARCH, as well as activities surrounding the National Eucharistic Revival, which included hosting the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and the diocesan Eucharistic Revival Conference.
• Outreach to those in need resulted in more than 26,000 individuals being served through programs offering food, housing, counseling, and job training, ensuring dignity and hope for vulnerable people, regardless of faith.