The CCA Giving Society, consisting of supporters of the appeal — the largest annual fundraiser of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia — gathered for a Mass of thanksgiving with Archbishop Nelson Perez Monday evening, March 21 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. With a goal of $12.5 million this year, the appeal benefits 180 Catholic agencies across a range of services to all people in the Philadelphia region each year — and almost 1 million last year. You can make a donation and help in the campaign of “Giving Hope to All” by visiting the website CatholicCharitiesAppeal.org. (Photos by Sarah Webb)
Heather Huot, director of Catholic Housing and Community Services, an agency of archdiocesan Catholic Social Services, participates in the Mass.
James Amato, secretary for archdiocesan Catholic Human Services which is a major recipient of funds from the annual Catholic Charities Appeal, proclaims a reading from Scripture.
Cathedral cantor Jackie Dunleavy leads the congregation in song.
Permanent Deacon Franz Fruehwald, CFO of Catholic Social Services, proclaims the Gospel reading.
Estella Reyes Bugg and her daughter, Iris, pray during Mass.
Participants greet the archbishop after Mass.
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