Annual Diocesan Appeal
The Annual Diocesan Appeal (ADA) is the major source of revenue for the ministries and agencies of the Diocese of Peoria. It is these ministries that enable the Church of Peoria, under the direction of the Bishop, to reach across parish boundaries in the areas of Worship/Prayer, Christian Education, Christian Service, and Church Administration, among others.
Until the first Appeal in 1986 the Diocese of Peoria had been financed in part by a tax on parishes. Each parish sent a required assessment to the diocese to fund diocesan services and programs. However, in the final years this assessment was providing less and less of the funding required, and former Bishop Edward W. O'Rourke was faced with the difficult task of substantially increasing the tax on parishes or seeking an alternative.
It is history that Bishop O'Rourke selected the alternative means-- namely, the Annual Diocesan Appeal (formerly called the Annual Stewardship Appeal). By utilizing this annual appeal, the diocese can continue its valuable services while having a minimal effect upon parish incomes. At the same time, the parish tax has been abolished entirely. By comparison, many dioceses today have both an annual appeal and a parish assessment.
A Diocese is, after all, a union of parishes, presided over by a Bishop and organized to fulfill Christ's mission in a given geographical area. While the work of Christ is done chiefly in the parishes, there are many tasks which require the administration and efforts of the larger Church, the Diocese.
How Your Gift Is Used
Every one of our parishes is the beneficiary of the Annual Diocesan Appeal! The Diocese is the sum total of all the parishes. Thousands upon thousands of Catholics in the Diocese are directly or indirectly served by Diocesan programs and services.
In addition, any money that is paid over the parish's goal is returned to the parish for its own programs and services as extraordinary income.
32% - Evangelization: Communications, The Catholic Post, Information Management,
Chief of Mission, Catholic Schools, Respect Life, Catholic Charities, Diocesan Operations*
17% - Eucharistic Revival: Cathedral, Divine Worship, Pontifical Liturgies, High School Eucharistic Conference, Diocesan Operations*
33% - Discipleship: Development, Hispanic Ministry, Retreat Center, Marriage Tribunal,
Family Life, Newman Centers, Diocesan Operations*
18% - Vocations: Vocations Recruitment, Seminary Preparation, Preparation of Permanent Deacons, Clergy Continuing Education, Clergy Healthcare, Clergy Financial Aid, Diocesan Operations*
*Diocesan Operations include: Bishop's Office, Chancery, Finance, Human Resources, Spalding Pastoral Center.
Your Gift in Action
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
Catholic Schools
Sixth Graders Travel Miles to Attend Chrism Mass
Discipleship
Students and volunteers learn from each other through Totus Tuus
Catholic Charities Christmas program distributes 2,650 gifts across diocese
Three new priests for Peoria Diocese
Rite of Election – Mouro family join 377 preparing for Easter entry into Church
Permanent Diaconate Candidates Class of 2027
As part of the transition to semesters, Peoria Notre Dame launched Winterim for the first two weeks of January. The new program involved onsite classes and offsite internships.
Remembering Our Past
New wall murals at Spalding Pastoral Center trace 150 years
Nearly 100 couples renew marriage vows at 25th and 50th Anniversary Mass
FAQ
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The Annual Diocesan Appeal is an invitation to all of the faithful in the Diocese of Peoria to contribute for the common good and in doing so impact lives beyone the scope of any individual parish. Every parishioner is prayerfully asked for financial support.
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Every gift supports diocesan programs and ministries which in turn provides services that no one parish offer on it’s own. The Annual Appeal funds:
The education of priests currently serving in parishes across the Dioceses.
Hundreds of young people annually participate in the Diocesan youth conference.
Engaged couples preparing for marriage attend our Genesis retreat through the Office of Mission Support.
Young men from our parishes attend Emmaus Days and many parishes host Totus Tuus summer program for children, both programs are coordinated by our Office of Vocations.
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During the Appeal there are three ways to give – pledge, one-time or recurring.
Payments of cash, check, credit card and direct debit can be made by mail, online or via electronic giving.
Monthly reminders (November-June) can also be mailed to donors for pledge payments. Gifts of appreciated stock, grain, qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) or donor advised funds have special considerations and requirements.
Contact 309-671-1550 for more information.
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Yes, your support of the new parish may be even more vital than before. The goal of your present parish will be combined with the goal of the new parish at the time of merger. Each parishioner’s contribution will make a huge difference and will make the transition much easier.
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YES! Any money that is paid over the parish’s goal will be returned to the parish for its own programs and services. This is a great opportunity to support the Diocese and help your parish with some project.
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97% of your gift to the Annual Diocesan Appeal supports the ministries of the Diocese. That is 97¢ of every $1.00! Three percent of the goal are used for administrative and marketing expenses of the appeal.
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The Annual Diocesan Appeal supports the work of the Church in the Diocese of Peoria. All funds raised will be used exclusively and solely to support the programs and ministries of the Diocese. No monies donated to the ADA have been or will be used to defray expenses related to misconduct issues.
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Yes, you can, provided you have it identified as a gift to Annual Diocesan Appeal.
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Everyone that contributes to the Annual Diocesan Appeal will receive a tax letter in January.
Sister Salezia Rudyova, FSJB
Secretary
Mother Vaclava Ballon, FSJB
Kevin Byrnes
Development Specialist
Phone: (309) 671-1550 | Fax: (309) 671-1579 | Spalding Pastoral Center | 419 NE Madison Avenue, Peoria, IL. 61603