Your gift to the Catholic Appeal provides the programs and ministries supported by the appeal means to continue their vital missions here in Maine, including: o Reaching thousands of people through our food banks, community support, and emergency relief programs o Supporting priests and lay chaplains who bring comfort and encouragement to patients in our hospitals o Providing a quality Catholic education to more than 1,700 students o Providing faith formation for youth and adults Thank you for your support, for caring for those around you and for being a member of this Catholic community of faith – United in Hope.