Beloved Distinguished Diocesan Benefactors:
Christ is in our midst! -- He is and ever shall be!

To GOD be the Glory! Because of you all, the 2023 DDB Appeal of the Diocese of New York and New Jersey was an incredible success! For this past giving year, we partnered together on a journey toward what seemed an impossible goal.

But not only was the goal met, it was surpassed at 113% -- with an all-time record-breaking $243,808 in total donations!

Your love and commitment to our Diocese and her Ministries goes far beyond the simple words "Thank You!" for this accomplishment! Borrowing the words of our beloved Saint Paul, who bore witness to the generous giving of the Christians of Macedonia: You "gave according to your means, as I can testify, and beyond your means, of your own accord" (II Corinthians 8:2).

In expressing my deepest gratitude, I pray that the Lord will reward you with all the good things that come from His hands! Indeed, may He bless and keep you and your loved ones in His loving care always!

With my humble prayers, my archpastoral blessing, and my sincere love,

To God be the Glory for the 2023 Distinguished Diocesan Benefactors of the Diocese of New York & New Jersey!  Your love and commitment to this Diocese and her work goes beyond the simple words "Thank You!"  For the 2023 giving year, you partnered with me in the journey to what seemed an impossible goal.  Not only was the goal met but was surpassed at 113%!    Borrowing the words of our beloved Saint Paul who bore witness to the giving of the Christian Macedonians, you "gave according to [your] means, as I can testify, and beyond [your] means, of [your] own accord." 2 Corinthians 8:2 Thanks be to God!