How you helped the Missions in 2010

The money collected in England and Wales through the SPA, Mission Together, World Mission
Sunday 2009 and the APF Red Box collections in more than 200,000 homes across the two countries,
was all distributed during August 2010.

In spite of the many hardships people are experiencing as a result of the current economic situation,
the Catholics of England and Wales contributed a massive £2,650,804 to dioceses in mission
countries across the world, sharing their faith and giving life to those in need.

This sum is in addition to a magnificent £40,000 to the victims of the Haiti earthquake.
The money you so kindly donated to the support of a young or struggling Church is given directly to
the country’s Nuncio, who takes personal responsibility for its reaching the bishops who have asked
for your support.

The tables below show the sums sent to the Nuncio for sharing between the receiving bishops.
Truly, the word ‘thank you’ does not say it all. Without your help, many mission dioceses could not
function.

The money was all distributed in USD. The sterling equivalents listed are according to the exchange rates on 1 September 2010

Young dancers from Petlad, Gujarat, offer rose petals at a Mass to celebrate the

centenary of Mother Teresa’s birth