Each year since being established in 1964 by Bishop Sylvester Treinen, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise has conducted an annual giving campaign. The Idaho Catholic Appeal (formerly the Diocesan Development Program or DDP until 2004) starts each year on the second Sunday of Lent. This is the main funding source supporting the varied ministries of the Diocese, our Catholic Church of Idaho, and the diocese’s support of some ministries of the National Church and the Universal Church.

In the words of Bishop Treinen upon founding this annual appeal over 50 years ago, "Our primary objective in contributing should be to make an acceptable offering to God for His goodness to us."

The Diocese looks to all Idaho Catholics who belong to the 52 parishes, 28 pastoral stations, and 28 missions through their respective pastors and administrators for financial support of diocesan pastoral services and
programs, which serve people throughout the Diocese. Bishop Peter F. Christensen has established diocesan
allocations for the appeal, which will help fund the programs listed in the Idaho Catholic Appeal (ICA) brochure. It funds only a portion of the funds needed to operate these ministries and the work of the Church in Idaho.

How it Works: The Diocese, through the diocesan Development Office, provides informational materials to each parish and its parishioners. Parishes present the appeal to their parishioners to enlist the participation of as many people as possible. Each parish receives the gifts from parishioners and sends them to the diocese for
processing. Parishioners may also mail gifts directly to the diocese. The Diocese acknowledges gifts,
sends monthly reminders to donors who have made monthly pledges, processes payments, provides status
reports and rebate checks to parishes during the year, and sends end-of-year tax letters to donors.
Often when people make pledges rather than a one-time gift to the ICA, a larger financial gift is possible.

The goal for this year’s Appeal is $3.6 Million. Our parish share of this goal is $145,419.00. Once we reach 100% of our goal, we will receive back all funds collected over that amount. We invite everyone to participate in the Idaho Catholic Appeal through a commitment of prayer and a pledged gift to the Appeal. Envelopes are available at the entrance of the church and at the parish office. You may drop it in the collection basket or bring it to the parish office. Please remember that you can fulfill your pledge over several months and pay by credit card, automatic debit, cash, money orders, or checks. Remember that no gift is too small. Thank you for your support of your diocese and your parish.

PSJPII, Idaho Falls Goal: $145,419.00
St. Ann’s, Mud Lake Goal: $2,571.00
St. Anthony’s, Roberts Goal: $3,223.00