Diocese of San Carlos de Ancud collects over $3.6 million in Caritas 2026 collection

The Diocese of San Carlos de Ancud collected $3,688,100 during the 2026 Caritas National Collection. The collection took place in person on October 9, 10, and 11. This total represents a 65.5 percent increase over the $2,228,130 raised in 2025.

The diocese will use 95 percent of these funds to support social works within its parishes to assist vulnerable families and individuals. The campaign involved 120 volunteers, including parish fraternal aid teams, students, scouts, senior clubs, and Catholic movements.

Nine parishes participated in the collection: El Sagrario and Buen Pastor in Ancud; Apóstol Santiago and Sagrado Corazón in Castro; Juan Pablo II in Nercón; and the parishes of Dalcahue, Achao, Chonchi, and Quellón. Local schools El Pilar, Seminario Conciliar de Ancud, and Liceo Bicentenario Paulo Freire de Quellón also assisted. The campaign operated under the theme "70 years with you, serving human dignity" to mark the anniversary of Caritas Chile.