Ministries Supported by the
Diocesan Services Appeal

Below is sample of the ministries supported by the Diocesan Services Appeal and does not reflect all ministries funded by the DSA.

Catholic Education
The 21 Catholic Schools (over 8,000 students) and 53 parish-based religious education programs (serving more than 20,000 students) of the Diocese are committed to educational excellence with the light and inspiration of our Catholic faith.

Catholic Charities
In the most recent year, Catholic Charities assisted nearly 25,000 people through its 16 different programs in its 49 program sites. Approximately 325,000 client contacts were made last year. Programs include: Immigration and Refugee Services, Wellness Programs, After School Programs, Interfaith Health and Wellness, Elder Affairs and Guardianships, Elder Housing, Counseling, Birthline/Lifeline/Maurawood and Abstinence Programs, Family Empowerment, a Food Bank and Transitional Housing for Homeless.

Clergy Personnel
Through ongoing formation and continuing education, the Appeal provides Priests and Deacons with the knowledge and skill development to help them sustain excellence in their ministry.

Cultural Diversity
Each weekend, Mass is celebrated in 5 languages across the Diocese. Educational programs and immigration assistance help our Hispanic, Haitian, Vietnamese, and other ethnic communities.

Marriage & Family Life and Respect Life Ministries
This office supports marriage preparation and enrichment programs and advocates for the dignity of all human beings.

Protection of Children
This office promotes the protection of children and young people in all Church areas, including parishes and schools.

Religious Priests, Brothers and Sisters
The Diocese supports the many religious priests, brothers and sisters who maintain a Catholic presence in our parishes, hospitals, and parish religious education programs.

Vocations
Helping men and women discern that God’s plan is for them, and for the formation of men to the priesthood. Currently, there are 15 seminarians studying for the priesthood for the Diocese of Palm Beach.