United in Christ's mission to alleviate suffering among the poor in Africa by meeting their basic needs, building churches, schools, health clinics and youth hostels.

He's the first African missionary of the order of St. Francis de Sales. Every morning Father Zachariah rises to serve the people of God, his flock. In turn, gradually, the people are being led to the Ultimate Reality, which is God, himself.

Emiliana's mother gets milk from their goat to provide nutrition for her daughters. She has found a mate for their goat in order to present a kid to another needy family.

In a letter to his sponsor, Micah proudly boasts of the joy in his heart and "shouts to the heavens" because he can continue his education despite the loss of both his parents to AIDS.

Emmanuel, an orphan with Polio who was left to die in a little hut, appreciates the comfort and safety of living in a clean environment at an MSFS Home for Street Children.

Thomas, a parish catechist, rides his bike and arrives at one of his outposts in a timely fashion to serve the many parishioners who hunger for God.

Seraphina looks on with curiosity and marvels at the construction of the new and beautiful school she will be enrolled in.

These are just a few examples of how the poor and needy are served through Aid for African Catholic Missions. We support numerous religious congregations and the poor they serve through evangelization, basic needs, student sponsorship, and construction of schools, student hostels and parish churches.

We serve Christ by bringing comfort, hope and joy to those who lack the basic necessities of life.