The Catholic Archdiocesan Annual Appeal is our major fundraiser in the Archdiocese of Nassau.  Each year parishes are encouraged to invite their members to participate in practicing this stewardship, while becoming involved in a greater responsibility of  the local church here in The Bahamas.  Along with funding various programs in the archdiocese and the community, the CAAA is also designed to assist the parishes in their fundraising efforts for their specific needs.  Last year (2019) the operating expenses of the Archdiocese of Nassau was approximately $3.1M. 

How does the Catholic Archdiocesan Annual Appeal benefit our parishes and our community?   

Benefits to your parish

Parish Sharing Formula

The Catholic Archdiocesan Annual Appeal serves as a source of major funding for our parishes  via the Parish Sharing Formula. This formula awards parishes funding in the following fashion. Once parishes achieve their stated goal amount, they receive 40% of all funds raised in cash over their goal.  This year if the parish achieves a designated donor goal by June 30th they will get an additional 2%.

Benefits to the community

Disaster Relief Fund

This fund assists persons affected by natural disasters ie. hurricanes in the immediate aftermath. It does not replace collections taken for emergencies, but enables the archdiocese to respond quickly to the basic needs of our citizens during these times.

Archdiocesan Humanitarian Relief Fund

This fund which is a part of the CAAA helps individual families in urgent need.  This parish based relief effort provides grants to the parishes for their humanitarian ministry and efforts.

Other ways that your Catholic Archdiocesan Annual Appeal contribution is used 

Archdiocesan Pastoral Programs

The Pastoral Programs for the spiritual care and guidance of the faithful and the wider community are as follows

• Samaritan Ministry
• Family Life Office – Marriage Preparation, Marriage Encounter, and special counseling for families who suffer violence and abuse.
• Youth and Young Adult Ministry
• Religious Education
• Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) and
• Lay Leadership and Adult Education.

Family Island Parish Assistance

A fund to subsidize the operational expenses of most Family Island Parishes.

Benedictine Sisters' Retirement Fund

The Archdiocese contributes to the retirement fund of the Benedictine Sisters at St. Martin’s Monastery.

Seminarians, Deacons, and Clergy Formation

For the young men in formation for the priesthood, and the ongoing formation of the priests and deacons.

Communications

This supports the upkeep of our our Communictions Studio as well as our radio programs that are produced there such as Crossroads on ZNS 1;  our newspaper the Bahama Catholic;  the archdiocesan website Facebook page and ongoing work of the Communications Commission.

E.W.T.N. (Eternal Word Television Network)

The Appeal makes possible the Eternal Word Television Network on local Cable Channel 657.

Education Endowment Fund

This fund seeks to provide a solid financial foundation for our Catholic Schools as we move into the future.

Archdiocesan Insurance Fund

This fund was established to work toward a goal of full self-insurance for our properties, and make our coverage more affordable.

This year’s Goal is $500,000.00. 

HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP.

You may be willing to make your entire gift at one time.  We also offer the option to give in the form of a pledge to spread your payments easily.  We invite you to make the first of four monthly payments when making your pledge, and the remainder will be billed through monthly statements.  We appreciate any gift that is proportionate to your budget.  The Appeal ends on August 31st each year.

With your help we will be able to fully address our archdiocesan needs. Donations are not subject to VAT.

MAKING A PAYMENT.

Pay Methods:

Checks: Bahamian or US Dollar check drawn on local  banks should be made payable to "Catholic Archdiocesan Annual Appeal. " Checks drawn on banks in the United States should be made payable to "Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nassau Foundation Inc." Tax ID# is 11-379-8061.

Online Payments - RBC customers can use the "Pay Bills" or  "Send to RBC Client" features. The payee is  "Roman Catholic Archbishop of Nassau, Bahamas. Non RBC Customers may also make online transfers to RBC from their local lanks.

Wire Transfer - Contact Mrs. Renee Knowles at email: renee.knowles@rcadon.org for transfer instrustions.

Give today!

CAAA 2020

Disaster Relief Fund $60,000  (12%)

Archdiocesan Humanitarian Relief $20,000  (4%)

Communications   $25,000 (5%)

Seminarian, Deacon & Clergy $50,000 (10%)

E.W.T.N   $11,000 (2.2%)

Education Endowment Fund $25,000 (5%)

Family Island Parish Assistance $149,000  (29.8%)

Archdiocesan Pastoral Programs  $65,000 (13%)

Archdiocesan Insurance Fund  $80,000  (16%)

Benedictine Sisters’ Retirement  $15,000  (3%)