Address: Langfords | Friars Hill Rd | St. John's. Antigua | Email: dsjbchancery@gmail.com | Tel: 1-268-461-1135
About the Annual Appeal
The Bishop’s Annual Appeal is our yearly stewardship campaign in support of ministries that serve our diocese, and which have a direct impact on our lives. Your financial gift to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal helps to support our parishes, schools, seminarian education and formation, youth and young adult outreach, services to the homebound and destitute, and so much more.
As the Diocese of St. John’s-Basseterre continues to grow so does the need to keep raising funds so that we can keep pace with our responsibilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
HOW CAN I GIVE TO THE BISHOP'S ANNUAL APPEAL?
When you give your support to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal you help make a difference.
Direct Deposit: You can make your donation through a direct deposit:
Eastern Caribbean Amalgamated Bank
Account Name: Bishop of St.John’s-Basseterre
Account Number: (chequing) 311 213
WIRE TRANSFER INSTRUCTIONS:
Intermediary Bank
Bank of America, N.A. 100 33rd Street West New York, NY, 10001
Swift: BOFAUS3N
ABA: 026-009-593
Swift: ECABAGAG
Beneficiary Customer: Bishop of St. John’s-Basseterre
Beneficiary Account Number: (chequing) 311 213
Beneficiary Bank: Eastern Caribbean Amalgamated Bank 1000 Airport Blvd Coolidge Antigua
CHEQUE:
Make your gift payable to the Bishop of St.John’s-Basseterre. Payments should be mailed to:
CATHOLIC CHANCERY OFFICES
P.O. BOX 836
LANGFORDS
ST. JOHN’S
ANTIGUA, W.I.
CAN I MAKE MY PLEDGE ONLINE OR DO I NEED TO DO IT IN PERSON?
We are currently working on way to make it more convenient to give. In the meanwhile please see the instructions for making donation via cheque, direct deposit or wire transfer.
WHAT IS THE TARGET AMOUNT FOR THIS APPEAL AND WHERE DOES THIS MONEY GO?
The cost of funding the operations of the chancery in the Diocese of St. John’s-Basseterre exceeds $240, 000.00 XCD annually. As the diocese grows, so too, the demands for better and increased services. Your support of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal supports the diocesan ministries inclusive of Pastoral Outreach, Seminarian Education, Catholic Schools, Priestly and Diaconate Programs, and Pastoral Services.
HAVE YOU EVER USED FUNDS FROM THIS APPEAL TO SETTLE COURT JUDGEMENTS AGAINST THE DIOCESE?
No, We have not. All proceeds from our annual appeal are utilized for supporting the various ministries and the work of the chancery.
SHOULD I CANCEL MY PLEDGE TO MY PARISH IN FAVOUR OF THE BISHOP'S APPEAL?
We encourage you to keep giving to the work of your local parish.
Your financial support of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal funds all the ministries, services, and programs which are designed to extend the effectiveness of your parish and address the needs of our brothers and sisters. Your brothers and sisters still need the food, shelter, education, a chance for a better future, priests for Sacraments, and hope that diocesan ministries provide. Decreased participation in these programs hurts our brothers and sisters who need these programs the most.
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