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ACN in Action: Catechist Appeal
They Carry the Faith on Their Shoulders. Will You Stand With Them?
Start this year by making a difference
Support our January appeal
Catechists are the lifeline for the Church in Africa. Discover stories of catechists in Burkina Faso, Tanzania, South Sudan, and the issues faced by the faithful across the continent that need your help.
Make a Mass Offering
In some countries around the world, priests do not receive a livable income serving their communities. Support them by making a Mass Offering today and allow them to continue their work.
Handmade products from project countries
Discover unique, crafted items made by artisans in the communities we support. You’re not only receiving something beautiful — you’re helping transform lives and strengthen communities.
Aid to the Church in Need (ACN)
We are a Catholic charity bringing spiritual and practical help to Catholics and other Christians where they are persecuted, oppressed or in pastoral need through prayer, information and action.
Latest news
NIGERIA: New Year bloodshed as bandits tie up and massacre 42 men and set village on fire
The New Year in Nigeria has begun in bloodshed after bandits slaughtered innocent civilians in the country’s Middle Belt.
Nigeria
INTERNATIONAL: Killed for their Faith
OVER the last quarter of a century, more than 600 Catholic missionaries worldwide were killed, according to a Vatican agency.
Religious Freedom
NIGERIA: School children released – but kidnapping still a national crisis
As Catholic school children in Nigeria were finally freed from captivity, a new study was released showing that more than 200 priests have been kidnapped in the country.
Nigeria
Making a Difference Through Faith
In 2024, your support has meant that ACN has been able to reach Christians in need.
1,836,591 Masses
offered to support 1 in every 10 priests all around the world
Almost 10,000
seminarians supported by ACN benefactors in their training
860+ Projects
supported to allow for the work of over 6000 Sisters
Getting involved with ACN
Sign up to our Schools & Youth Membership
Join ACN UK's free Youth Membership Group programme. Parishes and schools can set up ACN youth membership groups, overseen by an adult but run by young people.
ACN Apostles: Ages 5-10
ACN Ambassadors: Ages 11-16
ACN Advocates: Ages 16-18
Learn about ACN and how they can get involved through information, prayer, and fundraising action.
ACN Apostles: Ages 5-10
ACN Ambassadors: Ages 11-16
ACN Advocates: Ages 16-18
Learn about ACN and how they can get involved through information, prayer, and fundraising action.
Break the Silence Podcast
We are giving a voice to those suffering for their faith and those advocating on their behalf. In one of our latest episodes, Tammy Peterson reflects on faith, suffering and prayer as we discuss various stories about persecuted Christians from around the world. She also talks candidly about her journey to the Catholic Church and what the Rosary means to her.
Become a Volunteer for ACN
Reach out to your friends, family, loved ones and local community about the important work that ACN is doing to bring about awareness and support to the faithful that are suffering and persecuted for their beliefs.
Other ways to give
Shop our range of products, make a charitable Gift of Faith donation, make a Mass Offering, or support an ACN project somewhere in the world today in our online shop.
