“Look to the past with gratitude, live the present with passion, and embrace the future with hope.” - Pope Francis

Dear friends in Christ: Looking to the past, while knowing that we have been greatly blessed with the gift of our own Baptism, we express gratitude to Our Lord Jesus Christ. God calls each of us in different ways to grow in our expression of love for Him. Pope Francis tells us, “Look to the past with gratitude, live the present with passion, and embrace the future with hope.” You can make this happen, especially through your prayers and support of our Idaho Catholic Appeal.

The Appeal…

• Provides catechetical formation for parish and school educators, so that they can teach the faith to our children.

• Forms and educates seminarians, deacons and lay leaders to serve you.• Sponsors conferences, retreats, and camps for our youth and young adults.• Brings the Word of God to those imprisoned.• Provides faith formation for college students at our local campuses.• Ensures benefits and care for our 46 active parish priests and 28 retired priests.• And so very much more.

Please join me today in making a tremendous difference with your pledge or one-time gift to the Appeal. Your gift can also be made online. Whatever you are able to give is greatly appreciated. Thank you for being a faithful Catholic full of gratitude, passion, and hope.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Most Reverend Peter F. Christensen, D.D.Bishop of the Diocese of Boise