Another way to show our love to God is by financially supporting the good works of the Local Church that are outside the scope of our parish. St. Maria Goretti’s portion of the total diocesan goal is $352,163, which we are to raise by December 31. The Catholic Ministries Appeal provides another way to financially support the good works of all the parishes across our whole diocese, as well as our Chancery offices in Lafayette. If we exceed our goal of $352,163 to the Diocese, the Diocese will return the first $70,430 over our goal back to St. Maria Goretti to directly benefit our parish!