Dear Columban Friends,
As the warmth and brightness of summer arrive, we are reminded of the many ways this season reflects the generosity of God’s love. Summer is a time of growth, light, and renewal. Fields are planted, gardens flourish, and communities gather in hope and fellowship. It is also a time when our charitable mission continues to reach those who are most in need—families facing hardship, individuals seeking encouragement, and communities longing for both practical help and spiritual support.
Throughout the year, your generosity makes it possible for our mission to serve with compassion and purpose. During the summer months, however, the needs often increase. Many families struggle with additional food costs while children are out of school. Elderly individuals face isolation during long, hot days. Mission outreach programs expand to provide faith resources, charitable assistance, and pastoral encouragement to those who might otherwise feel forgotten.
Because of your past kindness, we have been able to share messages of hope, provide essential materials, and support outreach efforts that strengthen both body and spirit. Every act of outreach offered is a reminder that faith is alive through the generosity of people like you.
Today, we humbly ask for your continued support during this important summer season. Your gift—no matter the size—helps ensure that our mission can continue reaching those who rely on these programs. A donation today will help provide charitable assistance, support faith formation materials, and allow us to extend compassionate outreach to individuals and families in need.
Summer reminds us that even the smallest seed, when nurtured, can grow into something beautiful and life-giving. In the same way, each contribution becomes part of a larger mission of hope. When we work together, we become instruments of encouragement, sharing light where it is needed most.
If you are able, please consider making a summer donation to support this ongoing work. Your generosity truly makes a difference, and we are deeply gratgrateful for your partnership in this mission of service and faith.
We wish you many blessings this summer season and always.
Gratefully yours in Christ,
Fr. Al Utzig | Director, U.S. Region
The Missionary Society of St. Columban is entrusted by the Holy Father with part of the Church’s mission to spread the Faith and saving work of Christ.” (Vat.II) The Society works under the guidance of the Sacred Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples and under the leadership of the bishops. We are listed in the U.S. Official Catholic Directory published annually by P.J. Kennedy and Sons. As such, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service recognizes us as a religious not-for-profit corporation, therefore contributions to our work are tax deductible. We employ no outside professional fund-raisers and pay no commissions.
