APF/Mill Hill (Red Boxes)
In 2009 the Association for the Propagation of the Faith formed part of a new organisation “Missio” the Catholic Church’s official charity for supporting the work of missionaries throughout the world. Money is sent directly to 1075 dioceses in 27 countries, including the Redemptorist Fathers in Zimbabwe. In 2008 Liverpool Archdiocese raised £440,000, part of the three million pounds that was contributed from parishes in England and Wales.
During 2009 a dedicated team of collectors from Bishop Eton made over 500 home visits to empty Red Boxes, at the same time distributing the excellent and informative publications Mission Today, and Calendars. They collected over £6400.
In recognition of their generous almsgiving, all Red Box holders are remembered at a special Mass celebrated at the Basilica of St Therese, the patron saint of missionaries, every day.
If you would like a Red Box in which to put your loose change so give witness to the world wide mission of the Church or you would like to become a collector please contact the Parish Office.
Further information can be obtained from the websites of missio and the associated missionary organisations :
