2010 Annual Bishop's Appeal
The mission statement of the diocese is: from many races, varied cultures and diverse places, we form the People of God in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, living and proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in the tradition of the Roman Catholic Church.
As part of its mission, the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux conducts the Annual Bishop’s Appeal in an effort to fund ministries that will assist thousands throughout the Diocese. The ministries that received assistance from the Annual Bishop’s Appeal include Catholic Social Services, Care for Retired and Infirmed Priests, Education to Ministry, Lumen Christi Retreat Center, Parish Grants, the Bayou Catholic, and Other Needs as they arise.
The second objective of the Annual Bishop’s Appeal is to provide a means for parishioners to give assistance, beyond their own church parish, to the people in need throughout the Bayou Region of Southeast Louisiana. By making a commitment to the Annual Bishop's Appeal, all parishioners realize that they are part of the universal church and all need to give their support to help those in need.