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Right now, the ongoing war in Ukraine is one of the desperately critical situations of our time. Where our Church partners on the ground need your support as a matter of extreme urgency. Today you can answer the cry of our brothers and sisters in Ukraine.
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BURUNDI: Bishops denounce political murders and human rights violations
Burundian bishops have issued an impassioned plea for justice to be “administered in accordance with the law”, condemning the “forced disappearances and politically motivated murders” plaguing the country. In a “message of peace” seen by Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), Burundi’s Catholic bishops decried the human rights violations and abuses which […]
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INDIA: Seminarian ministering in dangerous jungle to be ordained priest
A brave Catholic seminarian who spent his pastoral placement ministering in India’s remote, cobra-infested jungle will be ordained a priest next week. Deacon Santosh Kumar has been ministering in the parish Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Kalpahad, North Andaman, where parishioners regularly walk 6 km (3 miles) through dangerous forests to attend Sunday Mass. But […]
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Summer Art Exhibition Private View
ACN are delighted Hazel Leach, Elizabeth Duncanmeyer & Runima Kakoty have organised two Summer Art Private Views in aid of Farm Street Church and Aid to the Church in Need. Do come and view their beautiful pieces, with a portion of proceeds from sales going to ACN & Farm Street. Please let us know if […]
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RedWednesday 2024
Take Action in 2024 #TEAMRED Over the Christmas period an estimated 295 Christians were killed in targeted attacks in Nigeria – largely ignored by mainstream media. Africa remains a priority country for ACN. Our Christian brothers and sisters in Africa and around the world need you. Will you pledge your help for persecuted Christians? Be […]
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Change a Life Today with a Gift of Faith
Christians around the world are suffering and in desperate need. With our range of Gifts of Faith you can help change their lives forever.
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128
Countries around the world benefit from ACN's work in 2022, 52 more than in 2021
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5,702
The number of projects supported by ACN in 2022, 401 more than in 2021
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1,199
Catholic dioceses ACN supported in 2022 – over 1/3 in the world's Catholic dioceses
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40,730
Priest supported thanks to Mass Stipends in 2022. 1 in every 10 priests worldwide.