Rev. James D. Conley, D.D., S.T.L. | Diocese of Lincoln website

Nebraskans will have the chance to participate in a first-of-its-kind fundraiser involving all three dioceses on May 1. The Nebraska Catholic Day of Giving will give Catholics across the state and beyond the opportunity to financially support parishes, schools, and ministries throughout Nebraska.

The effort has the support of all three bishops in Nebraska. Archbishop George Lucas of the Archdiocese of Omaha, Bishop James Conley of the Catholic Diocese of Lincoln, and Bishop Joseph Hanefeldt of the Catholic Diocese of Grand Island will each discuss the unique project during a special hour of programming on Spirit Catholic Radio on May 1.

“We have a shared history, a shared heritage and a shared mission,” said Bishop James Conley. “This is a great chance to work together to help sustain the Lord’s work throughout Nebraska."

Approximately 200 Catholic organizations across the three dioceses have registered to take part in the event. People can go online to nebraskacatholicdayofgiving.org, select which Catholic entities in the state they would like to receive their donations, and then make that donation with one click.

Archbishop Lucas, Bishop Conley, and Bishop Hanefeldt will begin the Nebraska Catholic Day of Giving with an interview on Spirit Catholic Radio. They will discuss the impact of the Catholic faith on the state.

“As Catholics, we are called to engage the world with charity and truth, through Jesus Christ and his Church,” Bishop Conley emphasized. “Let us continue to collaborate to carry out his work in service to those in our community who are in need, as we have done in the Catholic Diocese of Lincoln for nearly 150 years, always remaining true to our mission.”

Organizers of the Nebraska Catholic Day of Giving aim to inspire faithful stewards throughout the state to share their blessings willingly and lovingly with Catholic parishes, schools, and ministries that have impacted their lives. The initiative seeks to raise awareness and funds to support the mission-driven work being carried out throughout Nebraska.

The online giving platform at nebraskacatholicdayofgiving.org is currently accepting donations, with an advanced giving phase already underway. The goal is to encourage everyone to donate to a favorite Catholic organization in the state on May 1, ensuring the success of this inaugural Nebraska Day of Giving.

“By working together, we can help Catholic organizations, parishes, and schools throughout the state raise the critically important funds to continue their work spreading the gospel,” Bishop Conley concluded.