Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Your support of the 2020 Annual Catholic Appeal helped the Archdiocese reach a record setting $3.6 million in funds raised to support our shared ministries in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. I pray that as we begin 2021, we can come together to strengthen the church's ministry efforts as we address the growing needs of our archdiocesa community. 

The 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal theme is "I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble." We turn to the Lord in times of trouble and he fills us with the joy of Salvation. Your financial commitment to the Annual Catholic Appeal can be an outward expression of your joy!

Each year, the Archdiocese conducts the Annual Catholic Appeal to support Youth, Young Adult & Campus Ministry, Vocations Ministry, Evangelization & Discipleship Formation, Religious Education & Catholic Schools, Clergy Formation, Marriage & Family Life, Respect Life efforts, and funding for local Hispanic Ministry. Watch the video above to learn more about the work your gift makes possible. 

Now more than ever, parishes and schools are relying n archdiocesan support services to guide and assit them. We need your personal participation to reach the minimum goal of $3.75 million. We will continue to return 50% of your parish'es paid-over-goal funds to assist your pastor in addressing local parish needs. 

Please consider making a recurring monthly gift to the Appeal so the shared ministries of the Church can have a predictable level of support and continue their important work. You can increase, decrease, or stop you rrecurring gift at any time. 

Please pray for the success of this year's Annual Catholic Appeal. 

Assuring you of my continued prayers for you and your family, I am

Sincerely yours in Christ,
 
 Most Reverend Paul S. Coakley
Archbishop of Oklahoma City