by Lisa McKelvey
A new appeal year is underway, and it is a fitting moment to pause and say thank you. Through your generosity and faithful support, the Archdiocesan Call to Share (ACTS) continues to strengthen ministries that serve people across every stage of life throughout northeast Kansas.
Through ACTS, your support reaches far beyond a single parish, supporting outreach to the poor and vulnerable, Catholic education, evangelization, stewardship and opportunities for conversion throughout our local church.
To begin the 2026 ACTS appeal, you may have heard from your pastor at Mass or heard a message from Archbishop McKnight inviting all of us to participate. If you have not yet had the opportunity to watch his video message, I encourage you to take a moment to do so. His reflection beautifully illustrates how our shared generosity allows Christ’s love to be lived and experienced throughout the archdiocese.
Watch the archbishop’s message here at: www.archkck.org/acts.
As you reflect on his message, I hope you see yourself in our shared mission. None of this is possible without your partnership. Your generosity ensures that more than 40 ministries continue to flourish and impact countless lives.
To learn more about the ministries supported through ACTS, visit the website at: www.archkck.org/acts. There you will also find our Annual Impact Report from last year to see the direct fruits of your work in action.
I invite you to join the over 4,200 families from across our archdiocese who have already pledged their support to this year’s Archdiocesan Call to Share. If you are ready to make your 2026 ACTS gift, you can do so online at: call.archkck.org.
If you are not already doing so, I encourage you to make a recurring gift. A recurring monthly gift is a great way to have a tremendous impact with a gift of any size, providing ongoing support to these ministries year-round. A monthly gift is also a great way for new donors to easily add the Archdiocesan Call to Share into their charitable giving.
Thank you for your continued support of these shared ministries. Let your giving be a visible sign that our faith is alive in action.
As always, if you have any questions about any of the ministries supported or wish to meet about your support, you can reach me by email at: LMcKelvey@archkck.org or call (913) 647-3071.
