Welcome home to St. Aedan's Church.
WE ARE 70% THERE!
¡ESTAMOS AL 70% !
The 2025 Annual Appeal for the Archdiocese is a vital fundraising initiative that supports the core mission of the Church:
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proclaiming the Gospel
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passing on the faith
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caring for those in need
By donating, you help fund critical programs that serve the poor and vulnerable. By giving to the Annual Appeal, you directly contribute to the Archdiocese's mission to spread God's love, strengthen the faith, and care for all of God's people.
La Campaña Anual de la Arquidiócesis de 2025 es una iniciativa vital de recaudación de fondos que apoya la misión central de la Iglesia:
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proclamando el evangelio
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transmitiendo la fe
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cuidando a los necesitados
Al donar, ayudas a financiar programas críticos que sirven a los pobres y vulnerables. Al donar a la Campaña Anual, usted contribuye directamente a la misión de la Arquidiócesis de difundir el amor de Dios, fortalecer la fe y cuidar de todo el pueblo de Dios.
Use this QR code to learn more about the Annual Appeal, and to donate to the Archdiocese. Make sure to donate under St. Aedans to further help hitting our goal!
Utilice este código QR para obtener más información sobre la Campaña Anual y para donar a la Arquidiócesis. ¡Asegúrese de donar bajo St. Aedans para ayudar aún más a alcanzar nuestro objetivo!
We are called to be missionaries in the global Catholic Church.
The Annual Appeal is one way to engage that mission right here in Hudson County.
What your donation will support in 2025:
(Learn more at https://rcan.org/sharing/)
39%
Caring for the poor and vulnerable.
In 2024, the Annual Appeal supported Catholic Charities, which provided 106,925 nights of shelter to 1,757 homeless individuals and families.
Mercy House distributed 160,000 pounds of food, 400,000 diapers to and wipes to moms, and 2,000 toys to children.​​
28%
forming future priests and supporting retired clergy.
In 2024, the Annual Appeal supported over 40 seminarians and 187 retired priests.
22%
Passing on the faith.
In 2024, the Annual Appeal helped support 7,045 Baptisms, 6,586 First Communions, 5,681 Confirmations, and 23,000 students in Catholic schools.
11%
Proclaiming the Gospel
In 2024 in Hudson County, Mass was celebrated in 17 different languages to over 1.3 million Catholics.
Employer Matching
Matching gift programs are a great way to maximize your generosity. Many companies sponsor matching gift programs to encourage employees to support their charitable institutions.
Learn more about Matching here.
Join us on the weekend of March 1st and 2nd for the "in pew" appeal and the kick-off of our parish registration drive.
This will be a chance to:
Learn about the Annual Appeal,
Confirm your registration with the Parish, and
Meet our parish leadership team.​​
Learn about the Annual Appeal from Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R.
Join St. Aedan's Church on mission. Help us support the Archdiocese of Newark.
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St. Aedan's Church has a target donation goal of $18,000 -- help us reach our goal using the "Give Now" link below. You can also donate using special envelopes at Mass during the weekend of March 1st and 2nd.
(Learn more at https://rcan.org/sharing/)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I give to the Annual Appeal through Parish Giving instead of using the direct-pay link to the Archdiocese?
A: Yes, you can pay via Parish Giving. You can login to your account and choose "Annual Appeal" as a donation. You can also visit a direct-pay link we've setup via Parish Giving to give without having to login: bit.ly/2025AnnualAppeal
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Q: Is employer match available?
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Q: How can I get the Annual Appeal envelope?
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Have a question? Please contact our Parish Center (call 201-433-6800 or email Office@StAedans.org ) and our Parish Center team can assist you.