Pastoral solidarity funds for the Church in Africa &amp; Latin America

January 4, 2024

Dear Pastors, Deacons, PLDs, Parish Business Managers and all involved with ministry in your parishes,

The work of evangelization is carried out by Christians who meet people where they are—not only in a geographical sense but also in the context of culture. Though the Gospel is unchanging, we have many ways to make it relevant to people of all cultural, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds. The countries of Africa and South America have diverse populations from Indigenous, African, European, and Asian ancestries, all with different cultural experiences. By welcoming and understanding people from so many backgrounds, the Church grows and continues its mission of making disciples of all peoples. This year the collections for Africa and Latin America have been combined. Bulletin inserts in English and Spanish have been included with this email to assist you in promoting the collection. If you do not have envelopes you may choose to use your own or take up a second collection.

On behalf of those who benefit from the Collection for the Church in Africa and Latin America, thank you! May our merciful and loving God, through the intercession of Our Lady of the Angels, bless you always.

Sister M. Anncarla Costello, SND
Chancellor
Archdiocese of Los Angeles