Dear Friend in Christ,

 

As the world is witnessing and experiencing the ongoing economic crisis, earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, and wars around the globe, I ask that you keep them in your prayers, and support them if you are able.

 

I have found inspiring the extent to which communities have pulled together and supported one another through the worst of it. This is what makes Canadians special and mindful of those beyond our shores even when the economy looks bad.

 

Last year I wrote asking you to join us at the Society of St. Peter the Apostle in supporting and encouraging the education of seminarians and drilling a borehole for St. Augustine Millennium Seminary, Tamale in Ghana. Your donation assisted in making this possible for the seminarians and the staff to get clean water.

 

In mission dioceses in Africa and Asia, it costs at least $1,500.00 a year to train a student for the priesthood. Despite the sacrifices made by their families and the Seminaries’ efforts to grow their own food, it is a struggle for them to cover the full costs of their training.

 

By supporting the education and seminarians and Religious Sisters struggling with socio-economic problems, you are instrumental in providing the sacraments to so many faithful and loving “people of God.”

 

Our Church is growing in Africa, South America, and Oceanic, and because of your special relationship with the Society of St. Peter the Apostle, you share in this missionary spirit throughout the world. We thank you because it is your generosity and support that makes this happen!

 

Please, join us again this year with your prayers and donations to provide good priests and religious for people in mission countries.

 

With sincere thanks and prayer,

 

 

Rev. Fr. Alex Osei, C.S.Sp.

National Director