In late January, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. officially opened the 2016 Catholic Charities Appeal (CCA), the largest annual fundraising initiative in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

This year’s CCA is a dedicated response to Pope Francis’ call to all of us to imitate the example of Christ by serving those most in need. In an effort to provide for as many people as possible, this year’s campaign goal was raised to $15 million in support of nearly 180 beneficiaries in five crucial areas of ministry: Education, Social Services, Evangelization, Parish and Spiritual Life, Clergy, and Mission Activities.

Today, CCA announced the launch of a new mobile app. The download is free and software is compatible with all Apple and Android devices. It can be found on Google Play, iTunes, or by texting CCA to 42828.

In addition to using the app to donate or sharing it with friends, users can also learn about events; programs and services supported by CCA; testimonials from beneficiaries; news; updates; and parish based information.

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Editor’s Note: For more information about the Catholic Charities Appeal in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, please visit http://www.catholiccharitiesappeal.org/.