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Annual Bishop’s Appeal Parish Toolkit

Information regarding important dates, best practices, and support documents for Pastors, Parish Admins, and Business Managers involved in the Annual Bishop’s Appeal. Please feel free to contact the Secretariat for Stewardship and Development, and we will be glad to walk you through the process and answer any questions you may have.

parishSOFT toolkit

Parish Processes

Dates and New Information
Forms and Processes: Collection, Tracking, and Transmittal
ABA Parish Master Report
Best Practices/Resources
Full Manual

Promotional Resources

All registered households will be mailed a letter from Bishop, this year’s ABA brochure, a pledge card, and a return envelope in advance of Pledge Weekend, which is September 14-15, 2024. Parishioners at parishes who do their Bishop’s Appeal in July will receive this mailing in July instead.

Printable fliers and posters
For Bulletins
For Social Media
Pastor Letters and Telephone Follow Up
General Intercessions

Development Contact Info

St. John Paul II Center

1328 West Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka, Indiana 46544
Phone: 574-258-6571
Fax: 574-256-2709

Secretary for Stewardship and Development
Jeffery  Boetticher
[email protected]

Stewardship and Development Staff
Claire Klinedinst
[email protected]

Archbishop Noll Catholic Center

915 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone: 260-422-4611