cla-annual-report

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