The Catholic Foundation recently launched the 2025 Progress Annual Ministry Appeal with two kick-off events in El Paso and West Texas. These gatherings brought together Appeal Leaders, Pastors, and Administrators to energize support for this most critical effort of the Diocese. In El Paso, Bishop Mark Seitz presided over Mass in honor of the Progress Ministry Appeal leaders, and in West Texas, over 41 parishes were represented: 29 from El Paso and 12 from West Texas. This weekend, diocesan parishes will make announcements about the Appeal at all parishes, with commitments on the weekends of February 1-3 and February 8-9. The Progress Annual Ministry Appeal is an annual campaign that funds 15 ministries across 10 counties in the Diocese of El Paso, made possible by the generosity of donors who transform their faith into action.
This year, the Catholic Foundation aims to raise $1.9 million to support the Progress Annual Ministry Appeal. These funds constitute nearly 40% of the operating budget for pastoral, spiritual, educational, and human service programs, which serve tens of thousands of people throughout the Diocese. Your support has always been the foundation of our efforts, enabling us to reach those in need, inspire hope, and create lasting change.
As we embrace the golden opportunities of 2025, your participation is more vital than ever. Your sacrificial generosity makes an incredible impact. From supporting seminarians and religious formation to empowering Catholic Campus Ministry, diaconate programs, Catholic Counseling Services, and vocations, your generosity breathes life into our ministries. You help expand outreach efforts, nurture spiritual growth, and strengthen the bonds of our faith community.
The theme of the 2025 Appeal, “Building His Kingdom, Together,” calls on us to receive Christ with faith, strengthen one another, and address the needs of our Catholic community. This appeal is more than a fundraising effort; it’s a movement of unity and purpose guided by our shared commitment to faith and service. Together, we can make 2025 a year of transformation, reaching even more hearts and fostering a brighter future for our diocese.
Prayerfully discern making your gift today. Your support reflects our collective mission to serve as instruments of God’s hope, love, and grace. Let’s unite to Build His Kingdom Together and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.
Your generosity enables the vital work of the Church through the Progress Annual Ministry Appeal. We can’t do this without you! Please donate to the 2025 Progress Annual Ministry Appeal at (915) 872-8412 or visit 2025progress.org to make your pledge today.
For more information or assistance, contact Tina Edwards-Milam, Annual Appeal Director, at (915) 872-8412 or tedwards-milam@catholicfoundationelpaso.org.
