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Christians are under siege. Your gift today brings hope, healing, and spiritual care to those suffering for their faith.
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.
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Other ways to give
Make a meaningful difference through these special ways of giving: shop our latest arrivals, send a Charity Gift of Faith to a loved one, make a mass offering, or donate to areas of greatest need.
Making a Difference Through Faith
In 2024, your support has meant that ACN has been able to reach Christians in need.
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1,836,591 Masses
offered to support 1 in every 10 priests all around the world
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Almost 10,000
seminarians supported by ACN benefactors in their training
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860+ Projects
supported to allow for the work of over 6000 Sisters
Getting involved with ACN
Sign up to our Schools & Youth Membership
ACN Apostles: Ages 5-10
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Learn about ACN and how they can get involved through information, prayer, and fundraising action.
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