by Lisa McKelvey
I am especially filled with joy this year because my path led me to here to Kansas City, Kansas. I have met many wonderful people, experienced our ministries and visited our beautiful parishes. I am blessed to join you in the outreach we are doing together to serve the people of our archdiocese.
2024 was a record- setting year with the Archbishop’s Call to Share raising over $7 million to support 40 ministries across the archdiocese. You did this! You and your brothers and sisters in Christ came together from all across northeast Kansas to support programs that no one parish can do alone.
Think about the marriages you helped build and support. Think about the students in Catholic schools and religious education classes who grew in their faith because of your generosity! You championed college students growing in their faith at five different campus ministry centers around the archdiocese. You advocated for people growing in their faith so they could attend retreats and adult faith formation opportunities.
Your gifts help support the administrative efforts at Catholic Charities, the Catholic Education Foundation and Catholic Community Health so that gifts they receive go directly toward programs, scholarships and services.
As we look toward 2025, Archbishop’s Call to Share celebrates its 50th year! 50 years of joining together as brothers and sisters in Christ to make a difference in our community and share our faith through actions and support.
Be on the lookout on social media each Monday for our Ministry Moments, a chance for us to tell you more about each of the 40 ministries supported through the Archbishop’s Call to Share. I hope you will enjoy seeing the faces and learning about the programs and ministries you make possible each year.
On behalf of Archbishop Naumann, the priests and staff, THANK YOU for your generosity!
Our faith and trust in the Lord brings us true happiness. I am wishing you and your family a Happy New Year!
P.S. The most common question I receive right now is: “When will I receive my tax letter?” They will be mailed out the last week of January. If you have not received yours by Feb. 14, feel free to give our archdiocesan office of stewardship and development a call.
Thank you again for your generosity.
