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Appeal Message from the Bishop
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Every year, especially during the season of Lent, I reach out to you, the faithful of the Diocese of St. Thomas, with both gratitude and hope. Our island community, though small, has always demonstrated remarkable strength, unity, and devotion in the face of challenges.
Our Journey Together
As your Bishop, I witness daily the extraordinary spirit of our diocesan family. From St. Thomas to St. Croix and St. John, our parishes stand as symbols of faith, hope, and charity. Yet we face real challenges that require our collective response:
Our Catholic Charities continues to be the largest private provider of social services across our islands, operating homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and food pantries that serve our most vulnerable neighbors
The formation of future priests for our diocese requires significant investment, with each seminarian's education costing approximately $40,000 annually
Our dedicated religious sisters, who serve tirelessly in our schools and parishes, need our support for their basic living expenses
Many of our parish buildings and schools still require repairs and strengthening from past hurricane damages
Your Stewardship at Work
When you contribute to the Bishop's Appeal, you directly support:
The continuation of vital Catholic Charities programs that serve our island neighbors in need
The education and formation of our future priests
The care of our religious sisters who dedicate their lives to our children's education
The maintenance and improvement of our parish facilities
Programs that strengthen our faith community, from youth ministry to adult faith formation
Our Lenten Call to Action
This Lenten season - and in fact whenever you are feel inspired - I ask you to prayerfully consider making a sacrificial gift to the Bishop's Appeal. Every contribution, regardless of size, helps build up our local Church and strengthens our ability to serve Christ in our island community.
As your Bishop, I pledge that every dollar will be used wisely and effectively to advance our shared mission of bringing Christ's love to all corners of our diocese.
Ways to Give
Online: Visit our secure donation page HERE.
By Mail: Send your checks to the Diocese of St. Thomas for "Bishop's Appeal"
Through Your Parish: Use the Bishop's Appeal envelopes available at Mass
Pledge: Make a commitment that can be fulfilled over several months
With gratitude for your generosity and prayers for a blessed Lenten season,
Most Reverend Jerome Feudjio, Bishop of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands