Catholics in Raleigh Support Holy Land Through Good Friday Collection

Each year on Good Friday, Catholics around the world are invited to support the Pontifical Good Friday Collection. This initiative provides essential aid to Christians in the Holy Land, helping to maintain sacred sites, support parishes and schools, offer humanitarian assistance, and sustain Christian families facing economic hardship.

The Franciscans of the Custody of the Holy Land, entrusted with caring for these places and the communities that call the region home, rely on the collection to fund social, educational, pastoral, and charitable outreach throughout the area. Their work continues to be vital in a region where many communities are still recovering from conflict, economic instability, and the long absence of pilgrims.

The Pontifical Good Friday Collection serves as a concrete sign of solidarity with the Church in the land where Jesus lived, died, and rose. It reflects a shared commitment to preserving the spiritual and physical heritage of the Holy Land, ensuring that the faithful can continue to worship and live in dignity.

This Good Friday, April 3, 2026, the diocese invites all the faithful to participate generously in the collection. By contributing, individuals join a global effort to support the ongoing needs of Christian communities in the Holy Land, upholding the values of care, compassion, and faith.

Micah 6:8 calls for justice, mercy, and humble service. The Pontifical Good Friday Collection embodies these principles by offering tangible support to those in need and preserving the sacred spaces that hold deep spiritual significance for believers.

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