By Kenneth Macdonald
Buffalo, NY – Five days remain until the official start of the annual Catholic Charities Appeal. But the campaign is already four-percent behind last year's numbers. This has prompted officials to start asking for support now.
Reverend Joseph Sicari, director of Catholic Charities, responded to questions about a possible public backlash against the Diocese as it closes and consolidates churches and schools. Sicari says withholding a donation only hurts those who rely on services such as child and elder care.
Last year's drive needed to be prolonged a month in order to reach the nearly $11 million.
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