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Catechists are the lifeline of the Church in Africa
They carry the Faith on their shoulders where others can not reach. Will you stand with them?
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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.
Sign our petition to the UN
As Christians and other religious minorities face growing violence, kidnappings, and discrimination, we must work harder than ever to defend their rights and ensure they’re fully protected under Article 18.
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: ‘Courage to be Christian Award inspires us all’, says Bishop
A CATECHIST, who received an award after narrowly escaping death and forgiving his attackers, has “inspired” his whole diocese in north-west Nigeria –his bishop has said.
Nigeria
SYRIA: Church pleads for prayers as fresh fighting erupts in Aleppo
CHURCH ministers have called for prayers for peace after fatal clashes erupted in north-west Syria when a volatile ceasefire broke down.
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
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
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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.
