Begun in 1964, the House of Charity has been an annual fundraiser supporting the ministries of the Diocese of Camden to meet various needs throughout South Jersey. While successful – since 2002, the annual appeal has raised more than $150 million thanks to the consistent and faithful support of Catholics like you – the name of the campaign has made its purpose vague.

With the number and scope of ministries supported by the campaign now so large, the name of the Annual Appeal is being changed to reflect its expanded scope. 
Beginning with the 2023 campaign, the House of Charity – Bishop’s Annual Appeal will be called the 
South Jersey Catholic Ministries Appeal.

We are making this change for three primary purposes:

1.    To better describe the variety of causes and ministries supported by the Annual Appeal.

2.    To emphasize the importance of our regional community in the annual effort.

3.    To distinguish clearly the Annual Appeal from one of its prominent beneficiaries: Catholic Charities, a separate organization providing social service to the six counties of our region.
While the name, logos, and colors of the Annual Appeal are changing, the mission remains the same. Every dollar donated to the South Jersey Catholic Ministries Appeal will go to the ministries themselves and cannot be used for other purposes. The Annual Appeal will continue to be managed by the dedicated team in the Office of Development and carried out by the faithful pastors and volunteer teams of the parishes. 

The ministries that you have loving supported for years through your giving will continue to be supported by the Annual Appeal under this new name. With your help, we will continue to ensure that the ministries of our local church will have the resources they need to carry out their work long into the future.

The South Jersey Catholic Ministries Appeal seeks to raise funds to provide care, respect, justice, peace and dignity for every soul in the Diocese of Camden. We ask that you prayerfully consider how this annual program provides solace, support and grace to thousands of your brothers and sisters in Christ and give, generously, in support of the South Jersey Catholic Ministries Appeal.

Your support towards the South Jersey Catholic Ministries Appeal ensures the vitality of essential Diocesan ministries and programs that sustain the healing, teaching and redemptive Presence of Jesus Christ through the Diocese of Camden.