Bring Hope to Refugees in Syria and Iraq

Today our brothers and sisters in the Middle East are suffering and trapped in an unbearable situation. Small children and innocent women and men are refugees in their own land. 

As we begin a new year and the promise of a brighter future, we pray that you and your loved ones can once more open your hearts to the urgent needs of these Christian refugees and offer them much needed hope.  A Basket of Hope filled with non-perishable food items, medicine and blankets will help our overwhelmed brothers and sisters in faith as they brace for a harsh winter.  The situation is a desperate one as supplies are running low.

Please give what you can and ask your family and friends if they can give as well.  Thank you. 

In Bethlehem then and now, 'Jesus is the door to peace'
"Out of love for us, God became a small and weak child just like them so that He could share our lot."

Christmas letters from the Middle East
"May Almighty God have pity on all of us and he may cause friendship to reign among men, mercy in our hearts and peace among all the peoples on earth."

In the Year of Mercy, Catholics in Middle East 'will pray for Daesh'
"We have to forgive each other. Even the people of Daesh, who have done so many evil things to us."

Now freed, Syrian priest recalls harrowing months as ISIS captive
"In Raqqa they kept us shut up in a small bathroom. They deliberately chose this place in order to humiliate us."

Support the Life and Work of Religious Sisters in Bulgaria
"On behalf of all my fellow Sisters, I am knocking on your door once again and asking for a little help, so that we can continue in our work of service for the people of God and of our and your brothers and sisters."

A Solar Generator for a Parish in Haiti without Electricity
For the parish of Saint Anne of Basse-Voldrogue, a meager gas lamp or a solar lamp provides the only lighting for the celebration of Holy Mass. Will you help fund a solar generator?

Emergency Aid for Victims of a Bomb Attack on a Church in Pakistan and for their Families
ACN is helping with a contribution of $21,900 for victims of the attacks, those injured and the family members of those who died, as a gesture of solidarity and a message of new hope.

Help the Formation of Young Carmelite Brothers in the Central African Republic
Will you join in supporting 35 young Carmelite brothers as they continue their formation in very challenging conditions?

Agency dispatches emergency aid to Ethiopia--more than 8 million people face famine
"We are a pastoral aid agency, but we are prepared to respond to all of the needs of the Christian community and other vulnerable citizens."

In the Philippines Christians worry about growing Islamic radicalism
"Fears are growing in the local Christian communities."

Bioethics center in Cuba flies below radar in imparting Christian values
"We do not base our arguments on the catechism of the Catholic Church, but solely on reason."

A rarity in a Cuban suburb: a new church will be built
"When the new church is finally standing, it will definitely draw more people. It is going to be wonderful."