07.08.10 Collection for the Church in Africa

Parishes in the six counties of the Diocese of Camden will take up a special collection this weekend on behalf of the Church in Africa.  See letter from Bishop Galante below:

 

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

The Church in Africa is the fastest growing region of the Catholic Church. It is also one of the most vulnerable. While the incredible rate of growth is energizing, the Church struggles to keep up with the enormous needs of its parishioners. Millions are orphaned or displaced. Millions struggle with the effects of war and illness. Millions suffer devastating poverty.

The support provided by the Pastoral Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa helps combat problems significant to the continent, such as pastoral care for the sick and peace-building. It also helps deliver basic pastoral care like religious education, seminary formation, and youth ministry.

A special collection in support of the Solidarity Fund will be taken up in parishes of the Diocese of Camden on July 10-11, 2010. Amid personal and community struggles, the people of Africa need our help to support their faith communities. With this in mind, I ask you to give generously when the collection is taken up in your parish.

May God continue to guide you and bless you.

Fraternally,

Most Reverend Joseph A. Galante, D.D., J.C.D.

Bishop of Camden

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