A Church for a Parish in Madagascar 

The parish of Ampangalatsary lies in eastern Madagascar, in a region of rainforest. For many years now, the Catholic faithful here have longed for a church of their own, since until recently, they had to walk three miles or more to attend Holy Mass. They raised what money they could for a small chapel, but it was never enough; most of them live in deep poverty. So, their parish priest turned to ACN for help, and thanks to the wonderful generosity of our benefactors, we were able to contribute $13,160.

The construction process was far from easy. As a result of the pandemic, it was hard to get the necessary materials, and prices rose at an alarming rate. Then, there was the challenge of adverse weather conditions: in this part of Madagascar, it rains eight months of the year, making the transportation of building materials and the work itself all the more challenging. And in this case, they dealt with tropical storms. But despite all this, they have finally managed to complete the church, to the joy and delight of all involved. When it was consecrated by Bishop Rosario Saro Vella, there were almost 1,900 people present for the celebration. 

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