United Catholic Appeal

We've heard the talk, received the brochure, been given the envelope....

I should say, right off, that I resent the way this is done in my diocese.
I would prefer that individual collections were taken up, I would like to decide how much of my contribution goes to the Pope's charities, or the fund for retired religious, for instance.

But when the colorful, glossy brochure, (hey! my money pays for that, too!) arrives and tries to warm my heart and open my checkbook by telling me that my once a year gift helps pay for important ministries, like the annual Kwanzaa celebration....

Let's just say it has the opposite of its intended effect.