National Concerns

Your generosity and prayers to the five causes of the National Concern Collection will help bring about Christ's mission across the nation as well as here in our local church, the Diocese of Superior.

A Letter from Bishop Powers


ARCHDIOCESE FOR THE MILITARY SERVICES

Taking place for the first time in 2014, The Collection for the Archdiocese for Military Services gives each of us the opportunity to serve those who serve.  The funds raised will be able to ensure that all Catholic men, women, and families have access to the sacraments, Catholic Education, and spiritual guidance.

RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS

The Retirement Fund for Religious (RFR) provides restricted grants to any religious institute in the U.S. that has an unfunded past service liability. It distributes basic, supplemental and special assistance retirement grants from the fund to religious institutes based on a formula and criteria approved by the conferences of major superiors and bishops. Annual appeal begun in 1988 and approved through 2007.

    National Religious Retirement Office
    Sr. Janice B. Bader, CPPS
    Executive Director
    3211 4th Street, NE
    Washington, DC 20017-1194

THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA

Provides funding for academic scholarships at The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC in response to the commitment made by the bishops at its foundation in 1887. Catholic University is the only U.S. university with Pontifical faculties. Students are enrolled from all 50 states and almost 100 countries in 11 schools: Theology and Religious Studies, Philosophy, Law, Arts and Sciences, Social Work, Nursing, Engineering, Music, Architecture, Library and Information Sciences, and School of Canon Law.

    Reverend David M. O'Connell, C.M.
    President
    The Catholic University of America
    Washington, DC 20064

CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Collection Resources for Parishes  |  How Money is Used

Help Break the Cycle of Poverty

The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) was mandated by the U.S. bishops to address the root causes of poverty in America through promotion and support of community-controlled, self-help organizations and transformative education. Local organizations that have benefited from CCHD funding in recent years include: Catholic Charities Superior Affordable Housing and Healthcare Alliance, North Star Community Development Corporation and The People First Wisconsin.

    U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
    Catholic Campaign for Human Development
    Patrick Markey
    Executive Director
    3211 4th Street, NE
    Washington, DC 20017-1194

CATHOLIC COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN

Collection Resources for Parishes  |  How Money is Used

The essential mission of the CCC is to contribute to the process of evangelization by fostering activities in relation to television, radio and other media, and through special projects of the Catholic press. An annual collection is taken up in the dioceses, which remit 50% of the funds collected to the National Office. From these funds, grants are made following recommendations by the USCCB Communication Committee. The remaining portion of the collection is retained by the dioceses for use in local communication projects.