Catholic Charities Appeal gives ‘joy, hope and strength,’ says archbishop
Archbishop Nelson Pérez speaks at a Jan. 25 press conference announcing the launch of the 2021 Catholic Charities Appeal, whose $12.5 million goal will assist an array of outreaches whose social and pastoral services are more needed than ever due to the COVID pandemic. (Photo by Sarah Webb)
By Gina Christian • Posted January 25, 2021
Archbishop Nelson Pérez launched the Philadelphia Archdiocese’s most important annual fundraising initiative Jan. 25, asking faithful to “look deep into (their) hearts” to aid “those who have been so deeply affected by COVID.”
During a virtual press conference, the archbishop said the 2021 Catholic Charities Appeal (CCA) goal of $12.5 million will benefit hundreds of thousands living in the five-county area, providing “joy, hope and strength” through an array of social and pastoral assistance.
Posted January 25, 2021
Watch a live press conference Monday, Jan. 25 at 10 a.m. as Archbishop Nelson Pérez launches the 2021 Catholic Charities Appeal.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s most important fundraiser benefits hundreds of thousands of people through numerous organizations and ministries throughout the five-county Archdiocese.
The press conference will be held at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center, but you can watch the livestreamed video above and on Archbishop Pérez’s Facebook page.
The archbishop will be joined by William Phelan IV, president of the CCA Board of Directors, as well as representatives from appeal beneficiaries including Patrick Walsh of Martha’s Choice Marketplace, a ministry of archdiocesan Catholic Social Services, and Kathleen Clark from Lily’s Gift, which provides support to families with prenatal diagnosis, in collaboration with the archdiocesan Office for Persons with Disabilities, the Office of Life and Family and CSS.