Dear Brothers and Sisters,

I am thankful for the warm welcome I have received from the wonderful people throughout our Diocese as I celebrate my second year this March serving as your Bishop. What a blessing it has been to participate in local confirmations, parish celebrations, celebrate Mass with our migrant families and youth leaders, and welcome our three hopeful candidates in discernment to the St. John Vianney House of Formation last summer: Brandon Salas, Osvaldo Zuniga, and Saul Perez. It gives me great joy to work in collaboration with our schools and parishes as we bring the good news of Jesus Christ to others through our specialized ministries of the Pastoral Center.

Your support – your “faith in action” - makes it possible for us to continue working together as missionary disciples of Jesus to strengthen our parishes and serve our families and friends throughout our great Diocese.

Please prayerfully consider making a sacrificial gift to the 2020 Bishop’s Ministry Appeal so that we can continue working together to “proclaim, share and live” our faith – all for His glory!

With gratitude, and in the Peace of Christ,
​Most Reverend Myron J. Cotta Roman Catholic Bishop of Stockton

Bishop's Ministry Appeal

This year, our parish goal is to have at least 800 of our parish families pledge and donate to the annual Bishop's Ministry Appeal. As of June 1, 2020 we have 268 families who have pledged!

To pledge towards this year's goal, please click the 'Bishop's Ministry Appeal' image or download the 'Donation Mail In Form'.

​Be sure to designate 2020-Church of the Presentation-Stockton as the parish you are pledging for.

Print and mail in the bma form:

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Posters in English

To view the posters from the diocese, please click any of the underlined links below.

Bringing the Good News of Jesus Christ to Others:
     Including- Catholic Schools, Ministry and Services to Priests, Deacon Formation,
     Evangelization & Faith Formation, Hispanic Apostolate, Marriage Tribunal, Migrant Ministries, and
     Youth & Young Adult Services

Your Gift Supports Youth & Young Adult Ministries:
     The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries supports leadership development and provides spiritual growth
     opportunities through retreats, missions and other events. 

Your Gift Supports Evangelization & Faith Formation Ministries:
     The Office of Evangelization and Faith Formation will accompany our parish communities in the effort to better
     evangelize, form and educate our people in the teaching of the Catholic Faith. 

Your Gift Supports the Ministries of the Diocese of Stockton & Your Parish:
     A letter from Bishop Cotta.

Posters in Spanish

Para ver los carteles de la diócesis, haga clic en cualquiera de los enlaces subrayados a continuación.

Llevando las Buenas Nuevas de Jesucristo a Otros a través de nuestros ministerios:
     INCLUYENDO: Escuelas Católicas, Ministerios y Servicios al Clero, Formación de Diáconos,
     Evangelización y Formación de Fe, Apostolado Hispano, Tribunal del Matrimonio, Ministerios Migrantes
     y Services de Jóvenes y Adultos Jóvenes

Su Regalo Apoya Ministerios de Jóvenes y Adultos Jóvenes:
     La Oficina de Ministerios de Jóvenes y Adultos Jóvenes apoya el desarrollo de líderes en ambas comunidades de
     habla hispana e inglesa y proporciona oportunidades de desarrollo espiritual por medio de retiros,
​     misiones y otros eventos.

Su Regalo Apoya los Ministerios de Evangelización y Formación de Fe:
     La Oficina de Evangelización y Formación de Fe acompañará a las comunidades de nuestras parroquias en un
     esfuerzo para evangelizar, formar y educar mejor a nuestra gente en la enseñanza de la Fe Católica.

Su Regalo Apoya los Ministerios de la Diócesis de Stockton y su Parroquia:
​     Una carta del Obispo Cotta.

FAQs

BMA Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bishop’s Ministry Appeal?
The BMA is an annual campaign to raise funds that support the programs and ministries serving the educational, physical and spiritual needs of the people of the Diocese of Stockton.
 
Is it important to give to the BMA even though I already give to my parish?
The Diocese takes responsibility for certain specialized ministries and services that no one single parish can provide. 
   
 How do I make my pledge?
 Pledge forms are available Online at stocktondiocese.org/BMA (hyperlink to the donation form) By Mail Or at Mass Please make checks payable to BISHOPS MINISTRY APPEAL TRUST  
   
Why are pledges encouraged instead of one-time donations?
Pledges give you the opportunity to consider larger sacrificial commitments by spreading your donations over an 8-month period.
 
How much should I pledge?
Your gift should have some sacrificial relationship to your standard of living and God’s generosity and blessings to you and your family. No pledge is too small or large.
    

• What payment methods can I use to make my pledge?


• Cash
• Check
• Credit Card
• Direct Debit (from your checking account)

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