Pope John Paul II, in his 1995 Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation
Ecclesia in Africa, put the challenge before us:
"The battle against AIDS ought to be everyone's battle. Echoing the voice of the Synod Fathers, I too ask pastoral workers to bring to their brothers and sisters affected by AIDS all possible material, moral and spiritual comfort. I urgently ask the world's scientists and political leaders, moved by the love and respect due to every human person, to use every means available in order to put an end to this scourge."
Today, we raised money for Catholic Relief Services to send aid to our brothers and sisters across the globe. For every donation, a student or staff member received a red bow to place on our Christmas tree by the Blessed Mother. It was a visible sign to our community that we care and are working together in solidarity to give hope to all families affected by this disease.
