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ANNUAL REPORT 2022 CHURCH IN LATIN AMERICA

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FROM THE CHAIRMAN

My Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, This year so many of us have been praying for Bishop Rolando José Álvarez of the Diocese of Matagalpa in Nicaragua, where he was sentenced to 26 years in prison for his conscientious defense of human rights. Thanks to your generous donations to the Collection for the Church in Latin America of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), your gifts are sustaining 49 seminarians from the Diocese of Matagalpa as they prepare for the priesthood. When you give to this collection, you support far more than institutions. You support life, faith, hope, love, and renewal. Just as young people did in the early Church, young people today are responding to adversity with faith, and you are helping them to do so. Your gifts of over $6.2 million provided 251 grants to dioceses in Central and South America as well as the Caribbean islands. With your contribution, you helped sustain important ministries such as evangelization, vocations and seminary training, marriage support, and the promotion of human life and dignity. In Mexico, you are helping former prisoners renew their love for Jesus as they receive job training, therapy, and help with social integration. In the capital of Venezuela, you equipped the Church to become a leader in the fight against human trafficking. And in the Amazonian region of Peru, your gifts are bringing the love and sacraments of Christ to remote Indigenous villages.

You can read more about these impacts in the following report. To learn more about the Collection for the Church in Latin America, visit www.usccb.org/latin-america . In the name of Jesus, I thank you for all you have given.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Most Reverend Octavio Cisneros Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus, Diocese of Brooklyn Chairman, USCCB Subcommittee on the Church in Latin America

2022 USCCB SUBCOMMITTEE ON THE CHURCH IN LATIN AMERICA

CHAIRMAN Bishop Octavio Cisneros, Auxiliary Emeritus, Diocese of Brooklyn SUBCOMMITTEE Bishop Ramón Bejarano, Auxiliary, Diocese of San Diego Bishop Oscar Cantú, Diocese of San Jose Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, SDV, Diocese of Fall River Bishop Eusebio L. Elizondo, MSpS, Auxiliary, Archdiocese of Seattle

Bishop Richard G. Henning, Auxiliary, Diocese of Rockville Centre Bishop Alberto Rojas, Diocese of San Bernardino Bishop Kevin Sweeney, Diocese of Paterson Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski, Archdiocese of Miami CONSULTANTS Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM Cap, Archdiocese of Boston Bishop Mark Seitz, Diocese of El Paso Mr. Jacques Liautaud, Haiti Consultant

STAFF Ms. Mary Mencarini Campbell, Executive Director Rev. Leo Perez, OMI, Director Mr. David Corrales, Grant Specialist Ms. Andrea Lopez, Grants Administrator* Mr. Roy Molina, Grants Administrator°

*Andrea Lopez’s tenure ended in January 2022. °Roy Molina’s tenure began in March 2022.

FROM MEXICO’S BORDER WITH TEXAS TO THE LAST OUTPOST BEFORE Antarctica, the USCCB Collection for the Church in Latin America helps people across the region to grow rich in faith, while building better lives for their families. Below are just four of the 251 grants that changed the lives of people throughout Latin America, thanks to the generosity of Catholics in the United States. Desde la frontera de México con Texas hasta el último puesto fronterizo antes de la Antártida, la Colecta de la USCCB para la Iglesia en América Latina ayuda a las personas en toda esa región a enriquecer su fe mientras establecen una mejor vida para sus familias. Mas abajo, verán cuatro de las 251 subvenciones que han cambiado la vida de personas en Latinoamérica, gracias a la generosidad de católicos en los Estados Unidos. NICARAGUA

Rolando José Álvarez solicitó esta subvención antes de ser encarcelado para que la Iglesia en Nicaragua, incluso frente a la adversidad, continuara creciendo más sólida y con un nuevo liderazgo joven. MEXICO Jesus told his followers that when they cared for prisoners, they cared for him. Acting on this, the Diocese of Iztapalapa founded Christ the Redeemer Center for Evangelization. Recently released prisoners receive spiritual and practical assistance to gain stable jobs, heal broken relationships, develop a healthy social life, and renew their relationship with God. The center does not charge for any of its services, which include workshops, retreats, recreational

The Collection for the Church in Latin America is supporting 49 seminarians in the major seminary of the Diocese of Matagalpa, while their bishop serves a 26-year prison sentence for stands he took as a matter of conscience. Bishop Rolando José Álvarez applied for this grant before his imprisonment so that the Church in Nicaragua will continue to grow strong, with new young leadership, even in the face of adversity. La Colecta para la Iglesia en América Latina está apoyando a 49 seminaristas en un importante seminario en la Diócesis de Matagalpa mientras que su obispo está en prisión, sirviendo una sentencia de 26 años por las posiciones que tomó como una cuestión de consciencia. El obispo

en terrenos accidentados, hoy cuentan con un vehículo para realizar sus viajes, con combustible para un año y con una edificación para celebrar la Misa y realizar su ministerio. La colecta también subvenciona la formación de líderes laicos de la localidad quienes realizan su ministerio pastoral en ausencia del sacerdote residente. VENEZUELA The Archdiocese of Caracas is working to stop human trafficking and care for victims with help from the Collection for the Church in Latin America. The archdiocese runs intensive workshops to train regional leaders on topics such as prevention, prosecution, and reparations; the raising of awareness without further exploiting victims; and coordination with international anti-trafficking efforts. Victims and their families receive spiritual and psychological support, and those who wish to aid them receive training and certification. La Arquidiócesis de Caracas está trabajando para detener la trata de personas y cuidar a las víctimas con la ayuda de la Colecta para la Iglesia en América Latina. La Arquidiócesis conduce unos talleres intensivos para capacitar a los líderes regionales en temas como prevención, acción judicial y reparación; concientización sin seguir explotando a las víctimas; y coordinación con los esfuerzos internacionales contra la trata de personas. Las víctimas y sus familiares reciben asistencia espiritual y psicológica y, aquellos que desean ayudarles, reciben capacitación y certificación .

activities, group therapy, and job training. Jesús les dijo a sus seguidores que cuando ellos cuidaban a las personas encarceladas, ellos estaban cuidándolo a Él. Por esa razón, la Diócesis de Iztapalapa estableció el Centro de Evangelización Cristo Redentor. Los presos que salen en libertad reciben ayuda espiritual y ayuda práctica para conseguir empleos estables, sanar relaciones rotas, establecer una vida social saludable y renovar su relación con Dios. El centro no les cobra por sus muchos servicios los que incluyen talleres, retiros, actividades recreativas, terapia en grupo y capacitación laboral. PERU In the Peruvian region of the Amazon, the Collection for the Church in Latin America provided essential assistance to establish 24 mission posts that serve Indigenous people. The itinerant priests who travel long distances between outposts scattered across rugged terrain now have a vehicle to travel in, a year’s worth of fuel, and a building in which to celebrate Mass and do ministry. The collection also subsidizes the formation of local lay leaders, who carry out pastoral ministry in the absence of a resident priest. En la región peruana del Amazonas, la Colecta para la Iglesia en América Latina proporciona una importante ayuda para la creación de 24 puestos para las misiones los cuales sirven a personas indígenas. Los sacerdotes itinerantes, quienes viajan grandes distancias entre puestos que están dispersos

COLLECTION FOR THE CHURCH IN LATIN AMERICA Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Other Changes in Net Assets for the Year Ending December 31, 2022

REVENUES National Collections Contributions

$6,215,715

Income on Investments

$977,122

Total Revenue

$7,192,837

EXPENSES Grants and Donations*

$5,213,083 $473,323 $451,835 $294,865

79.98% 7.26% 6.93% 4.52% 1.30% 100%

Program Costs

Allocations-Internal Grants**

Promotions and Fundraising Expenses

Administrative Expenses

$84,662

Total Expenses

$6,517,768

Total Expenses, Excluding Internal Grants

$6,065,933 $5,664,918

Total Grants & Donations, Including Internal Grants

79.98% 7.26% 6.93% 4.52% 1.30%

TOTAL EXPENSES

Changes in Net Assets from Operations Non-Operating Activities: Unrealized Loss on Investments

$675,069

($3,323,443) ($2,648,374) $11,271,094 $8,622,720

Changes in Net Assets

Net Assets at the Beginning of the Year Net Assets at the End of the Year

Total Number of Grants Approved

251

Total Amount Approved

$6,583,605

*Grants approved in 2022 totaled $6,583,605. Grants and donations in 2022 totaled $5,664,918, including payments and write-offs to grants approved in 2022 and prior years. **Internal grants include a distribution from the Collection for the Church in Latin America to the USCCB’s International Justice and Peace program. This grant fund U.S. advocacy and policy advisory work for Latin American countries and issues.

2022 DISTRIBUTION OF APPROVED GRANTS

PROGRAM AREA General Pastoral*

NUMBER OF GRANTS

GRANT AMOUNT

PERCENTAGE

163

$3,651,589 $1,504,148 $1,394,868

55.46% 22.85% 21.19%

Formation of Clergy, Religious, and Vocations

78

Emergency Disaster Funds

8 2

Child Protection

$33,000

0.50%

TOTAL

251 $6,583,605 100.00%

* Includes evangelization, religious education, and family and other pastoral ministries.

GEOGRAPHICAL AREA

GRANT AMOUNT

PERCENTAGE

Central America Andean Countries

$2,021,001 $1,739,976 $1,364,866 $1,021,762 $400,000

30.70% 26.43% 20.73% 15.52%

Caribbean

Southern Cone

CELAM (Latin American Episcopal Council)*

6.08% 0.36% 0.18%

Americas

$24,000 $12,000

International/Multi-National

TOTAL

$6,583,605

100.00%

* Including grants supporting human rights and educational initiatives of Latin American bishops.

Central America

Americas International/ Multi-National

Andean Countries

CELAM

Southern Cone

Caribbean

If you miss the collection or wish to give outside of the collection, #iGiveCatholicTogether (https://usccb.igivecatholictogether. org/organizations/usccb-church-in-latin-america) accepts funds online to support the good work of the Church in Latin America. Thank you for your support!

For more information about the USCCB’s work with the Church in Latin America and around the world, please visit www.usccb.org/Latin-America .

or write: Office of National Collections 3211 Fourth Street NE | Washington, DC 20017

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