In 1965, at the end of the Second Vatican Council, the bishops of the United States decided to establish a Collection for the Church in Latin America (CLA). This development followed the recognition of the U.S. bishops that the church in Latin America needed help, and it was important to establish a relationship with the sister churches to the South.
PARISH INFORMATION:
The Collection for the Church in Latin America supports pastoral programs as awarded by the Subcommittee on the Church in Latin America throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Projects include the work of evangelization, formation of laity, religious and seminarians, as well as youth ministry and catechesis. Funding is limited to programmatic expenses and excludes building construction except in cases of emergency.
- Promotional Materials: https://www.usccb.org/committees/church-latin-america/collection-church-latin-america-resources
- Campaign Information: https://www.usccb.org/committees/church-latin-america