Bishop’s Annual Appeal Kicks Off in Lehigh County

The Bishop’s Annual Appeal kicked off April 9 in Lehigh County at St. Joseph the Worker, Orefield.

Bishop's Annual Appeal

Paul Acampora, secretary of the Diocesan Secretariat for Stewardship and Development, displays a prayer request card April 9 that donors can fill out for Bishop of Allentown Alfred Schlert to remember in his prayers. “In the Diocese of Allentown we really want to make and keep a promise that your gifts are used specifically in service to children, families, and adults through Catholic Charities, Catholic schools, Catholic Senior Housing, as well as vocations efforts, and Catholic Life and Evangelization ministries,” said Acampora to supporters. (Photos by John Simitz)

To learn more about BAA or to make a gift, visit www.faithhopecharitygives.org.

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Supporters of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal (BAA) gather at St. Joseph the Worker, Orefield for the kickoff of “Called to Serve.” The appeal is an opportunity for the faithful to follow Christ’s teaching to serve all God’s people.

Louise Bechtel, right, and her husband Edward, parishioners of Assumption BVM, Slatington, speak to supporters as chairpersons of Lehigh County BAA. “The Bishop’s Annual Appeal serves as a vehicle by which our gifts are directed to those in great need in our Diocese,” said Louise.

Faithful from St. Peter, Coplay enjoying the kickoff are, from left: front, Mike and Beverly Sobchak; back, Robert Hauke and Msgr. John Martin, pastor.

Bishop of Allentown Alfred Schlert speaks with Mary Ann and Randy Marshall, parishioners of St. Ann, Emmaus, at the kickoff.

Father Eric Arnout, pastor of Assumption BVM, Slatington, chats with Robert and Mary Ann Kulhamer, parishioners of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Whitehall, about the programs and services made possible through BAA.

Andrew LaRock, left, and his father Michael LaRock enjoy a conversation with Bishop Schlert at the kickoff celebration.

A video highlighting people who benefit from the BAA shows a clip of school students who are eligible for scholarships to help them receive Catholic education.