"If it infects one of us… it affects all of us." On December 1st each year, we mark World AIDS Day, a day when the entire community recognizes the impact of HIV and AIDS and its effects on the global family. World AIDS Day is also a day when the world joins hands and hearts to address the pain, the stigma, and the great loss of so many lives. World AIDS Day is a time for us as Black Catholics to unite with the international community in addressing AIDS. It is a time for us to witness, by words and action, the compassion of Jesus as we pray as a people of faith and hope for the healing of HIV and AIDS.

The National Plan of Action adopted by the National Black Catholic Congress IX in 2002, states, HIV/AIDS is one of the most devastating diseases confronting the African American community, Black Catholics and other Catholics must engage in efforts to assist in research, treatment, education and elimination of this disease.

Thanksgiving Flyer click to download Flyer on AIDS and Minority Women click to download World AIDS Day Bulletin Insert click to download. Statistics on HIV and AIDS in Africa click to download

Below are downloadable fact sheets describing the current state of HIV and AIDS in communities of color (click to download)

• Faith Communities Respond to HIV/AIDS
• HIV/AIDS and African Americans
• HIV/AIDS and Adolescents
• HIV/AID and Minority Women
• HIV/AIDS in the United States

Email us at scaaa@usccb.org to tell us about any activities you are planning for World AIDS Day 2006.

Links

Spread the Word! HIV/AIDS Prayer Cards and Bookmarks Available for Purchase

HIV/AIDS Statistics in the Black Community

HIV/AIDS Prayer

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