ACN - Aid to the Church in Need

06/15/2026

Watch! The World Cup inspires the dreams of millions of children around the world. Behind their smiles, games, and dreams, the Church is often there every day, providing quality education, guidance, and hope for a brighter future.
Through its schools, parishes, and pastoral projects, the Church supports young people living in situations marked by poverty, war, or persecution.
The World Cup lasts a month. Solidarity is lived every day.
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06/12/2026

Dear benefactors, the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is your day for ACN. A time to say a warm thank you!

06/11/2026

Tomorrow, June 12, for the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, thank you in many languages. This year, dear benefactors, you made it possible to carry out 5,368 projects in 141 countries. Merci. Thank you. Gracias. Obrigado. Danke. Grazie. Dziękujemy. Mulțumim. شكراً. Asante. Salamat.
May the Sacred Heart of Jesus bless you abundantly!

acn-canada.org

06/10/2026

Marie-Claude Lalonde, National Director of ACN Canada. On June 12, the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we say thank you to ACN’s benefactors! You are that kindness which becomes a wonder in our fractured and uncertain world. Never doubt it. Because of you, Christian communities pray. Because of you, the faith is passed on. Because of you, the Gospel reaches the ends of the earth.
Thank you. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus keep you in His love.
acn-canada.org.

06/06/2026

Call to pray: Bishop Osorio Citora, Bishop of Quelimane, was shot dead in the early hours of this morning, June 6, and his body was found in a corridor of the episcopal residence. More details on our website:

Bishop Osorio Citora, Bishop of Quelimane, was shot dead in the early hours of this morning, June 6, and his body was found in a corridor of the episcopal residence. The perpetrator of the crime remains unknown. In an initial official statement sent to Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), the President....

06/05/2026

🇳🇬 Good news to start your weekend!
Individuals involved in the kidnapping of schoolchildren from St. Mary School in Papiri, Nigeria, last November have been arrested. Thank you for praying that justice may be served for the victims, their families, as well as for Christians and all the people of the Diocese of Kontagora. https://bit.ly/49GKIdc

“The families will be relieved and happy to hear that those who planned the abduction of their children have been arrested. This is truly good news,” says Bishop Bulus Yohanna. (Banner: In February 2026, religious leaders held a press conference against terrorism and asked for the government to ...

06/03/2026

Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) Canada was honoured to take part in the 100th anniversary celebrations of Holy Rosary Church in Toronto on May 31. It was a joy to celebrate with the community and to share our mission with all the parishioners. Your warm welcome truly touched us. Thank you!
We also extend a heartfelt thank you to Father Peter Turrone, parish priest. His deep awareness of the suffering of poor and persecuted Christians around the world, and his strong support for ACN’s mission, mean so much to us. We are sincerely grateful.
Long live this beautiful parish community!
Archdiocese of Toronto

05/28/2026

We at Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) Canada extend our deepest condolences to the family, loved ones, and entire team at Development and Peace — Caritas Canada, following the passing of Carl Hétu, Executive Director, on Wednesday, May 27.
We remember his generous commitment to serving the most vulnerable, to cultivating international solidarity, and to upholding social justice. In this time of mourning, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With our deepest sympathy,
The ACN Canada team.
Development and Peace - Caritas Canada

05/22/2026

- “This is the saddest and most difficult time that I am aware of in the history of my people. Everything is a struggle to survive. The present is unsafe and the future is completely unknown.” Bishop Marcelo Arturo González Amador of Santa Clara and president of the Cuban Bishops’ Conference. https://acn-canada.org/head-of-bishops-conference-asks-that-cuba-not-be-forgotten/