The Catholic Arkansas Sharing Appeal (CASA), with the theme “Meeting the Needs of God’s People,” will include new initiatives this year connected to the synodal consultations in the diocese and the Eucharistic Revival.
Dianne Brady, diocesan development director, said CASA would kick off at all Masses Feb. 4-5 with a video/audio homily from Bishop Anthony B. Taylor. His CASA message will invite Catholics across the state to participate in youth and young adult faith formation and adult spiritual formation opportunities.
Bishop Taylor mentions, “we are taking steps to resume having Cursillos and spiritual director formation in both English and Spanish.”
In his CASA message, Bishop Taylor also announces that St. Edward Parish in Little Rock will be designated a diocesan shrine of Divine Mercy on June 11, the feast of Corpus Christi.
“In this shrine, we will have Eucharistic exposition and adoration every day at 5 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and at 3 p.m. — the Hour of Mercy — on Friday, Saturday and Sunday,” he said.
Parishioners are encouraged to fill out a pledge card and make a one-time gift or pledge over the next 10 months by check, credit card, or cash. Each family is asked to contribute 1 percent of their annual income.
The goal of CASA is to raise $2 million by Dec. 31 to support the new initiatives and the ongoing ministries of the diocese. The actual allocation of the funds contributed to CASA in 2023 will be decided by Bishop Taylor when the diocesan budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 is finalized.
Thanks to the generosity of Catholics in 2022, CASA funds are supporting the following:
Bishop Taylor’s CASA message ends with thanking Catholics in Arkansas for their generosity. He added, “I know these have been a very trying last few years — and I thank you in advance for your generous response to this appeal.”
For more information about how to participate in CASA 2023, visit dolr.org/casa or contact the Stewardship and Development Office at (501) 664-0340.
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