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Ukraine Appeal
"Please don’t abandon Ukraine" - Fr Maksym, parish priest of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Kherson.
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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#RedWednesday
Join us and help raise awareness, advocate and fundraise to help the lives of suffering and persecuted Christian children and families in some of the most dangerous places to practice their faith
Dedicate a Mass to a loved one
Many priests around the world make less than a living wage, especially in developing countries, underserved regions, and areas that pose great danger. By offering a Mass Stipend your helping keep Faith alive by supporting their work.
Charity gifts and project donations
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.
Latest news
GAZA: priests remain with most vulnerable during ongoing genocide
As the UN concludes genocide has occurred in Gaza, the local Church has reported demolition of the city.
GAZA
DRC: Bishop condemns ‘umpteenth’ massacre where 64 people killed by jihadists
A bishop has condemned the “horrible carnage” after over 60 people were killed in the DRC
Democratic Republic of Congo
UNITED KINGDOM: ‘Our 10 mile walk was nothing compared to what Christian children suffer’
With the epic treks made by millions of displaced Christians in mind, three charity workers...
UK
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.
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.
