​2019 CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL​                     
The theme of the 2019 Catholic Services Appeal is Opening Doors to Witness Christ. Please take a moment and watch this video and see how your Catholic Services Appeal donation is helping so many others.

2019 ​Goal set by the AoD: $86,721
​In Parish Goal: $500,000
2019 CSA To Date Pledges
Pledged:                     $
Received:                    $
Number of Pledges:  
Fully paid Pledges:     
​Outstanding Pledges: 

If you haven't already made your pledge, please prayfully consider this Appeal.  
There are countless reasons you can say we have been blessed by God!  Below are a few examples of the positive developments so far:
  • Enrollment at St. Joseph school increased by 16 percent for the 2018/2019 year.
  • Religious education grew by 17 percent
  • Archdiocese of Detroit agreed to reduce the debt balance from $2.0 mil to $1.1 mil, reducing principal and interest payments and extending terms for our parish.
  • A parishioner generously commits to provide new carpeting for the entire church.
  • School improvements including new lockers and enhanced security features now in place.
  • Near-term projects to be completed in the school, including installing a new gym floor and updating technology for our students; over $60,000 already secured through various  gifts.

Ministries in Detroit supported by Catholic Services Appeal (to name a few):
  • Sacred Heart Major Seminary
  • Office of Priestly Vocations
  • School Outreach Fund
  • Office for Clergy and Consecrated Life - support for retired clergy
  • Marriage and Family Life
  • Parish Empowerment Fund
  • Office of Catholic Schools
  • Office of Pastoral and Leadership Services
  • Office Communications
  • Blessed Sacrament Cathedral
  • Office of Evangelization
  • Youth Ministry
  • ​Permanent Diaconate
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