Holy Family in Albion recognized as Gold Star Parish for Catholic Charities giving

Staff Reports Posted 18 August 2022 at 12:27 pm

ALBION – Holy Family Parish in Albion has been recognized as a Gold Star Parish for exceeded its individual parish goal for giving during the Catholic Charities appeal for 2022, Catholic Charities of Buffalo announced.

There were 42 parishes in the Western New York Diocese recognized as Gold Star Parishes. Other nearby parishes with the distinction include All Saints Church in Lockport and St. Padre Pio Church in Oakfield.

The Appeal 2022 is in support of Catholic Charities and the Fund for the Faith. The fundraising campaign achieved its $9.5 million goal with a total of $9,591,923 in cash and pledges, the first time the annual campaign has reached its goal since 2018.

The annual Appeal helps fund 57 programs and services administered by Catholic Charities, along with several ministries that benefit all parishes through the Fund for the Faith. For more information on Catholic Charities’ programs and services, visit ccwny.org.