July 2023
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Our participation in the Peter’s Pence Collection is an important way in which we support the Body of Christ universal. This collection benefits the operational and charitable work of Pope Francis and the Holy See. These charitable works are particularly important as he reaches out to our brothers and sisters who are marginalized or suffering throughout the world. By supporting this collection, you assist our Holy Father in his apostolic ministry and in bringing the mercy of God the Father to the world.
Pope Francis calls all of the faithful to be part of the Church’s effort to provide for the needs of the poor, continuing the tradition of the early Christians. Your support strengthens the charitable power of the Church to help victims of war, natural disasters, and mission efforts in impoverished dioceses and places. Your contribution of justice and love unites our charity under the Pope as pastor of the whole Church, attentive to the needs of the world.
Please prayerfully consider how you can best support the Peter’s Pence collection this year. Your donation is an indispensable work of evangelization, humanitarian assistance, and social promotion, continuing St. Peter’s ministry for God’s people. For more information about the collection, please visit www.usccb.org/peters-pence.
With every best wish and an assurance of prayers, I remain,
Yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Daniel H. Mueggenborg
Bishop of Reno
