Dear Friends and Well-Wishers,

Christo Joseph grew up in a humble home in Wayanad, Kerala, India, where faith and hard work shaped every part of his life. Despite limited means, he devoted himself to years of formation, service, and community life—quietly preparing for the moment he would step into his calling as a priest. His journey has been marked not by privilege, but by perseverance, sacrifice, and an unwavering desire to serve others.

As Christo reaches this long-awaited milestone, his family is facing one of their most difficult seasons. His father, a daily-wage worker, recently suffered a major accident that left him hospitalized and unable to work. With their only source of income gone, the family is now struggling to manage even basic expenses, let alone the modest costs required to honor Christo’s ordination. Yet, despite every hardship, they have stood with him—holding on to faith and supporting his calling in whatever small ways they could.

Today, we have an opportunity to stand with them through Compassionate Hearts Network Inc. We are seeking to raise $5,000 to help Christo and his family host a simple, dignified ordination ceremony—one that reflects the beauty of his journey rather than the weight of their struggles. Your generosity will not only ease their financial burden but also help a deserving young man begin his ministry with joy, dignity, and the support of a caring community.