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 (2021) the operating expenses of the Archdiocese of Nassau was approximately $3.1M.
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%.
Since 2006 this fund has enabled us in helping to assist our Bahamian community in the immediate aftermath of hurricanes or disasters. We spent $1,137,904.00 up to August 31, 2021 and $1,535,958.35 in 2020.
This fund helps individuals and families in urgent need. This fund is parish based. The Archdiocese provides grants to the parishes for their humnaitarian ministries and efforts.
The Pastoral Programs for the spiritual care and guidance of the faithful and the wider community are as follows
The Archdiocese subsidizes the operational expenses of most Family Island Parishes. This cost included building repairs and the purchase and maintenance of vehicles. In 2021 our assistance was $251,512.00 and in the last five years we spent $1,317,369.00.
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The Archdiocese continues its commitment to the retirement fund of the Benedictine Sisters at St. Martin’s Monastery. The annual contribution is $20,000.
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At present there are 2 young men in formation for the priesthood. Each month our priests and deacons attend Pastoral Days. There is also an annual retreat for their ongoing spiritual formation. Our cost in 2021 was $84,155.00.
This assists in expanding our ability to reach the community through various media platforms such as: the Bahama Catholic, our radio programs (including Crossroads), our digital platforms (including the website and other social media pages), along with the maintenance of our Communications Studio. Last year’s cost was $69,987.00.
Eternal Word Television Network (E.W.T.N) is a Catholic Channel (Cable Channel 657). It is very popular with both Catholic and non-Catholics alike. The annual cost to the archdiocese is $25,000.
Catholic Schools have been serving the education needs of the Bahamian community for over 130 years. In order to continue to meet this vital need for the social development of our community, this fund seeks to provide a solid financial foundation for our Catholic Schools as we move into the future.
FAMILY ISLAND PARISH ASSISTANCE
The Archdiocese subsidizes the operational expenses of most Family Island Parishes. This cost included building repairs and the purchase and maintenance of vehicles. In 2021 our assistance was $251,512.00 and in the last five years we spent $1,317,369.00.
Since 1991, due to the escalating cost of Property Insurance, catastrophic coverage on all our properties became unaffordable. At that time the Archdiocese of Nassau established an Insurance Fund while continueing to purchase catastrophic coverage on selected properties as well as fire coverage and other perals on all properties. The cost to insure all of the Archdiocesan properties the last fiscal year was $590,316.00.
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.
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.
For all online payments, donors are asked to forward a copy of their payment receipt to: [email protected] or [email protected].
Wire Transfer from outside the Bahamas - Contact Ms. Shanta Colebrooke at email: [email protected] for transfer instructions.
Credit and Debit Card payments: can be made at the CAAA Office.
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