Posted March 24, 2022

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.