» Faith and a good
organisation together can move mountains.«
Philipp Ozores, Secretary General
At the Shrine of the Lord of Imarrucos in the Prelature of Taraco, Peru.
Supporting the local Church is the key task of Aid to the Church in Need. This also includes measures such as the construction, reconstruction or maintenance of church buildings. We also finance vehicles for priests, sisters and catechists so that they can reach the faithful even in the most isolated areas. Wherever believers are victims of displacement, violence and persecution, we provide emergency relief to alleviate the worst suffering.
Construction and reconstruction of church facilities
Especially in crisis areas, church- es and ecclesiastical institutions are often destroyed by violence. We support reconstruction in these areas, as the Church is the centre of the life of faith and a sign of hope. Where the Church is growing, for exam- ple in Africa, Asia and Latin America, help is often needed to build up a new infrastructure. Therefore, Aid to the Church in Need provides assistance for
the construction and reconstruction of churches, monasteries, pastoral centres and mission stations, thereby safeguarding and promoting the pastoral work of the Catholic Church worldwide. We know from 78 years of experience: in slums, even the small- est chapel can offer people a spiritual home.
755 such buildings were constructed or repaired with our help in 2024 alone.
22 | ACN Activity Report 2024| Construction and reconstruction
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