SUPPORTING OUR VITAL MINISTRIES

The United Catholic Appeal raises essential funds to support the vital ministries of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Your generous contributions enable us to spread discipleship, formation, and community throughout central and southern Indiana. We reach out with compassion, serving both Catholics and non-Catholics alike, embodying our faith's call to bring Christ to others.

By supporting the United Catholic Appeal, you help us to be a caring and supportive presence in our communities. Together, we are united in the Eucharist, working to build a stronger, more compassionate world.

Thank you for your generosity and for being a witness to Christ's love through your
support of the United Catholic Appeal.

Learn more by exploring the "Teaching, Serving, Shepherding" sections above.

DEAR BROTHERS AND SISTERS,
With great enthusiasm, we embark on the 2025 United Catholic Appeal (UCA), filled with profound gratitude. I extend my sincerest thanks for your selfless generosity. Your financial backing for the pastoral, charitable, and diocesan ministries of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis serves as a courageous testament to our unity in the Eucharist. By stewarding and sharing your resources, you amplify the reach of our impact in central and southern Indiana, and beyond.

In these challenging times, the imperative to draw the people of our archdiocese closer to Jesus Christ through our many ministries and programs grows ever more urgent. To meet this call, we rely on your support. Our goal for the 2025 United Catholic Appeal stands at $6.3 million, encompassing the needs of each ministry outlined in this appeal. We are fortunate that every contribution to the United Catholic Appeal directly fuels ministry initiatives. Whether your donation is $5 or $500 per month, it will leave a lasting imprint on someone’s life.

Once again, I extend my deepest gratitude for your generosity and support. Without
donors like you, many would lack the means to encounter, love, and serve the Lord.
May God's grace unite us wholly in Him, bound together in the Eucharist.

With assurance of my prayers and best wishes for you, I remain

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Archbishop, Archdiocese of Indianapolis

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WHAT IS THE UNITED CATHOLIC APPEAL?

The United Catholic Appeal embodies the character of generosity and unity within the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. With a deep-rooted tradition of faith, compassion, and communal support, this initiative bolsters essential ministries and programs that touch countless lives across central and southern Indiana.

Serving as a guiding light, the United Catholic Appeal inspires believers to come together in funding crucial initiatives, educational endeavors, and charitable projects. Through active participation in this appeal, we empower our Catholic community to create a lasting impact, nurturing spiritual development, extending outreach, and spreading the love of God throughout our archdiocese.

We invite you to join us in fostering a resilient and vibrant Catholic family, dedicated to supporting and uplifting one another through shared faith and camaraderie. To delve deeper into the United Catholic Appeal and its mission, we encourage you to explore our video stories, certain to leave you inspired.

What does the UCA support?

Each year the United Catholic Appeal raises vital funds to support the ministries of the Archdiocese. These funds help us to spread discipleship, formation, and community to those we serve across central and southern Indiana. A good way to think about the supported ministries is by using the labels of Teaching, Shepherding, and Serving. Under teaching, the UCA supports ministries such as seminarian education, vocations, Catholic Schools, Catechesis, and the care and support of our retired priests. Under Shepherding, numerous ministries are directly supported including Youth Ministry, Intercultural Ministry, Marriage Preparation, Project Rachel, and many more. And under Serving, the UCA directly supports all our Catholic Charities spread throughout the Archdiocese, as well as supporting the Mother Theodore Catholic Academies, our archdiocesan center-city schools. Since teaching, shepherding and serving are all intertwined, some ministries could fit under multiple headers. But in the end, it is about the archdiocesan infrastructure existing so that the Church can SERVE. It is about being available, to meet the needs of pastors, parishioners and everyone who can be touched by our faith. For more on the specific ministries and programs served by the UCA, visit the WHO WE SUPPORT tab at the top of this page.
How does the UCA differ from my weekly tithing?

Tithing is an expression of personal devotion, of an honest and loving relationship with God and a permanent covenant with the Church. Tithing is truly a reminder to put God first in your life (Deuteronomyu 14:23). Tithing is a reminder that God is the supplier of everything we have. It is also God’s personal invitation to an outpouring of His blessings in your life. Tithing is necessary for your parish to flourish. Please support your local parish as it is where you celebrate Mass and participate in the Eucharist, the source and summit of the Christian life. But also consider supporting the United Catholic Appeal since it helps all parishes in our diocese do what no one parish can do alone. It is a great sharing of our love for Jesus and our love for one another.
What is intention Weekend?

Intention Weekend is the kick-off weekend for the United Catholic Appeal. During this weekend you will hear from your pastor or possibly a lay witness speaker who will share with you why supporting the appeal is important. It is a reminder of the ministries that are supported, such as caring for our retired priests, supporting our seminarians in minor and major seminary, supporting our homeless families, providing for women and children who are fleeing a domestic situation. It allows us to feed those who are hungry, counsel those who are struggling in their marriages, provide mental health services at a significantly reduced cost and in some cases, at no cost, and to conduct prison ministry and addiction ministry to truly meet people where they are. This is a weekend to commit to helping our brothers and sisters who are in need in many different ways.
What are the ways that I can give?

Visit the tab WAYS TO GIVE at the top of this page. To make your pledge electronically, click the DONATE button at the top of this page. If you’ve received a physical pledge card, you can mail it to the address listed or bring it with you on Intention Weekend and drop it in the collection plate. You can also explore more ways to give including through stock, an IRA, or a donor-advised fund by visiting www.archindy.org/CCF. You can also become a member of one of our sustaining donor programs to commit your support on an ongoing basis.
How can I pray for the success of the United Catholic Appeal?

Almighty Father, through your Son, Jesus Christ, you send us forth to love as you have loved us. United in the Eucharist, grant us generous and faithful hearts, as we love our neighbor, as we clothe the poor, as we feed the hungry, as we care for the sick, as we speak your Word to others, as we share your blessings. Be our joy, strength, and guide, that we may become one Body, one Spirit in Christ, to the praise of your glory. Amen
How long does the appeal last?

The United Catholic Appeal begins with Intention Weekend on November 9-10, 2024, and new gifts to the appeal are accepted until June 30, 2025. If you made a pledge on Intention Weekend, you will receive your first reminder in the mail to begin your payments in January, and you will have until December 31, 2025 to pay off your pledge. If you make a gift in April 2025, your pledge will be prorated and will be split evenly between April and December, 2025.
Is there a due date to pay off my pledge?

You will have until December 31, 2025 to pay off your UCA 2025 pledge.
What ministries does the United Catholic Appeal support?

To see a list of ministries supported by the United Catholic Appeal, please visit www.unitedcatholicappeal.org/whowesupport.
When will I receive my tax statement?

Your tax statement for gifts made to the 2024 United Catholic Appeal will be mailed to your home by January 31, 2025. Gifts made in 2025 will be received by January 31, 2026.
How do I update my payment details, or increase my monthly gift amount?

To update your payment information or to increase your monthly gift amount, contact Olivia at 317-236-1425, or at uca@archindy.org.