Throughout the world, this annual collection is take up on the weekend nearest to the Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul, June 29th. However, in the Diocese of Fargo, when many parishioners are away on vacation, it is done on the weekend nearest the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, January 25th. In 2025, this is January 25th and 26th.
This collection supports the work of the Holy Father to extend the message of the Gospel throughout the world, and support numerous charitable efforts.For more information, visit the Vatican’s Peter’s Pence website (www.obolodisanpietro.va), including the history of this collection, as well as annual financial statements.