About Us Our Mission to Empower and Sustain the Messengers of Faith
Across Nigeria and beyond, indigent Catholic priests serve tirelessly in some of the most remote and neglected areas, often enduring severe poverty, inadequate housing, hunger, and a lack of basic liturgical and pastoral resources. Despite these harsh conditions, they remain steadfast in their mission, bringing Christ to the forgotten, offering consolation, and keeping the flame of faith alive.
The Friends of Indigent Priests Foundation exists to support these spiritual heroes by providing food, shelter, vestments, chapel renovations, and tools for effective ministry. We invite you to join this mission of mercy — to sustain those who sustain the Church, and to be a blessing to the men who daily give everything for the Gospel.
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Standing With Priests in Isolation Simple Support, Sacred Impact, One Priest at a Time.
In forgotten villages and remote corners of the world, indigent priests serve with unshakable devotion despite living in deep poverty. Many go without electricity, clean water, or even basic healthcare, yet they continue to bring the sacraments to the faithful, walk long distances to reach the sick, and shine the light of Christ in communities where hope is scarce. Their sacrifices are quiet but immense, carried out with grace and courage.
You can be a part of their story. Through the Friends of Indigent Priests Foundation, your monthly or annual donation—no matter how small—can make a life-changing difference. A gift of $50 could provide clean drinking water; $100 might repair a chapel roof. These simple acts of kindness bring not just material support but also dignity, encouragement, and hope to those who carry the Church in its most rugged places. Together, our compassion can lift the burdens of those who lift our prayers. Support a shepherd today.
Be Their Strength How to Help Carry the Light of Indigent Priests
Make a Donation
Contribute funds to provide critical resources like food, water, healthcare, and spiritual support for priests in remote communities.
Sponsor a Priest
Take a personal role in supporting a priest by covering their essential needs, such as transportation, housing, or supplies, allowing them to focus on their ministry and serving their communities.
Volunteer
Give your time and skills to support priests in remote areas and uplift their mission.
Spread the Word
Raise awareness about the struggles faced by priests in remote regions. Share their stories with your community, on social media, or through events, inspiring others to support this vital cause.
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Our Testimonials Voices of Gratitude
"The support we have received has been a lifeline to our mission. With the aid for basic supplies, I can continue to serve my community in rural Nigeria, bringing Mass to areas that have no other form of religious support. This charity has allowed me to continue my work without worrying about the lack of resources."
Rev. Fr. Chukwudi Okeke
"As a member of the community, I’ve seen the difference that this support makes. The priests who visit us are often the only source of comfort and guidance for many of our people. The donation of vestments and travel stipends means so much to us, ensuring that we can continue receiving the sacraments and spiritual care."
Sr. Ngozi Adichie
"We are so grateful for the help we’ve received. The priests who visit us provide more than just spiritual guidance; they bring hope. Thanks to the aid provided, they have the resources to visit us more frequently, and this has been a great blessing for our community. It feels like we are not forgotten."
Mrs. Abimbola Taiwo
"In my remote parish, the journey to reach my flock can take hours by foot, and the resources available to us are extremely limited. Thanks to the generosity of supporters, I now have the necessary funds to travel and reach my community regularly. The impact of this is immeasurable—people who would otherwise go without the sacraments now have them, and their faith is strengthened."
Rev. Fr. Olumide Adebayo
