Gift Impact
These projections are based on anticipated needs and are subject to change. The list below is meant to summarize the far-reaching impact of the Appeal, and so is not a comprehensive list of all the archdiocese’s ministries.
HOW YOUR GIFT WILL BE USED IN 2025
| Low-income parishes and schools | 26% | Support for parishes and schools serving financially challenged communities |
| Parish-based incentives | 24% | After a parish reaches goal, donated funds return to the parish for local use |
| Archdiocesan ministries | 16% | Outreach initiatives for young adults, families, children and others |
| Spiritual renewal efforts | 9% | Transforming parishes to share our faith in new and creative ways |
| Priest formation | 7% | Education and development for seminarians and priests in the Archdiocese of Chicago |
| Scholarships | 5% | Tuition assistance for disadvantaged Catholic school families |
| Catholic Relief Services | 4% | Support for those suffering from natural disasters around the world |
| Cost of the Appeal | 9% | Printing, postage, processing costs for the Appeal |
This chart shows how your Annual Catholic Appeal funds will be used in 2025 to support these many initiatives and programs.
No money donated to the Annual Catholic Appeal has been or will be used to defray expenses related to misconduct issues.
Gifts to the Annual Catholic Appeal will be held in separate, restricted accounts and used solely for the specific priorities set forth in this Annual Catholic Appeal case statement. The Annual Catholic Appeal goals are approximate and based on anticipated needs and contributions. Final distributions will be based on actual contributions and net of related expenses and fees.