Show a spirit of unity by supporting the Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa this August
The Catholic Church in Africa is growing rapidly, with young people encountering Christ, by increasing vocations to the priesthood, religious life, and an increased role in public life for Church leaders to mediate conflict and speak up on behalf of people living in poverty and hardship. With this rapid growth comes a greater need for catechists, clergy, and leaders who can help Catholic communities face challenges they encounter from technological, economic, and environmental changes.
To help the Church in Africa meet those needs, the bishops of the United States established the Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa as a concrete way for Catholics in the United States to express a spirit of unity with their brothers and sisters in Africa.
This August, many dioceses across the United States are supporting the Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa through a special collection. In 2024, the Solidarity Fund awarded 96 grants totaling more than $2.6 million to African bishops’ conferences and dioceses for catechetical formation, the training of priests in parish administration, fostering a spirit of respect and care for the elderly among young people, and bringing healing and peace to regions affected by war. Please prayerfully consider participating by making a gift to the Solidarity Fund at Mass or through your parish e-offertory program.
If you miss your parish collection and wish to support the Solidarity Fund with an online donation, you may do so by visiting #iGiveCatholicTogether. To learn more, visit www.usccb.org/Africa for information and resources and share them with your family and friends.