Religious institution - Bonifatiuswerk aids 1,000 initiatives to the tune of 10 million euros.
Though the current circumstances bring challenges and crises that make it hard for us, a Catholic relief group, to foresee long-term plans, we remain thankful and fulfilled about the previous fiscal year, Monsignor Georg Austen, our General Secretary, shared. In various pastoral activities, social and charitable efforts, it's evident that faith comes alive and is tangible.
The report showed 4.4 million euros in funds directed to Germany, 4.7 million euros to Northern Europe, and close to 500,000 euros to Estonia and Latvia. Just under 1.7 million euros were allocated for child and youth services, over 881,000 euros for initiatives related to faith assistance. Moreover, 73 construction projects, with an overall budget of 2.7 million euros, were sponsored, as well as missionary personnel positions that received 417,200 euros.
The income of the organization is stated to have dropped to 13.2 million euros in the fiscal year 2023. In comparison to the year before, this is a decline of around 3.1 million euros. Donations saw a drop of 24%, while collections increased by 11% to reach 4.1 million euros.
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In addition to the significant contributions made within Germany, Bonifatiuswerk also extended its aid to neighboring Northern Europe, specifically investing nearly 5 million euros. The diocese of Saxony, being a part of Germany, was one of the beneficiaries during this period. Furthermore, the Baltic States, specifically Estonia and Latvia, received close to half a million euros in funds. The Catholic Church plays a pivotal role in these charitable initiatives, underlining its commitment to social affairs.
