Success Stories
A Car for a Parish in Bolivia
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“In this time of a great crisis in humanity we remain united in prayer and working for a world of peace, in the footsteps of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you!” These are the words of Father Antonio Zavatarelli, writing in thanks for a grant of $27,400, made possible by ACN donors, that enabled him to purchase a sturdy all-terrain vehicle for this parish as he ministers to the faithful and those in need in Bolivia. In addition to his work ...
A Car for Sacred Heart Sisters in Southern India
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The Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in southern India wrote to ACN, “Our community here is still only in its beginning, and so we are really struggling financially. We have no source of income, which is why we are asking your help, so that we can purchase a vehicle.” The Diocese of Vellore is in India, in the state of Tamil Nadu. They turned to us, and our benefactors, for help, since the area they minister to is ...
Repairs to a Boat for Pastoral Work in Brazil
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The Diocese of Humaità in the Amazon region of Brazil has its own river boat, equipped for pastoral work in many riverside communities, which, in most cases, are accessible only via the water. Such journeys are difficult and dangerous, however, and the missionaries have to cope with rapids, large floating trees, poisonous snakes, and clouds of mosquitoes. Plus, their boat was in poor condition, with rotting timbers and a damaged keel, among other defects. It was in urgent need of ...
Equipment for a Catholic Radio Station in the Congo
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Catholics in the Archdiocese of Bukavu, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, have reason to rejoice. Thanks to the support of our benefactors, ACN could provide them with $13,000 to modernize and upgrade Radio Maria, their local radio station, and buy a generator to avoid the power outages that occur so often. As a result, they have increased their monthly broadcasts from 15 to 40. This is huge news for the archdiocese. Radio is crucially important for communication not ...
A Sturdy Vehicle for a Parish in Uganda
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A new parish in central Uganda is excited to have a new car. Dedicated to Saint Kizito, the youngest of the 20 Ugandan martyrs put to death between 1885 and 1887, the parish is based in a rural area without tarred roads. As a result, it is difficult to reach many villages in the rainy season, so a sturdy, all-terrain vehicle is essential for parish life. For a long time, the only car they had was ancient and unreliable, which ...
Ongoing Formation for Members of a Congregation in Uganda
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The Congregation of the Brothers of Saint Martin de Porres was originally established in 1953, in what is now South Sudan. In Uganda today, its members work in parishes, teach in schools, and help the poor and needy through charitable activity. As a home-grown African congregation, the brothers are poor and dependent on outside support for their continued spiritual development. If they are to serve others, they must first find personal strength, lest their vocation wither. But since 2013, it ...