Catholics in the United States are showing their support for the Church's mission in Latin America through contributions to the Collection for the Church in Latin America. Established in 1965, this collection aims to express solidarity with Catholics in Central and South America and the Caribbean islands. The initiative was inspired by the Second Vatican Council and highlights shared faith and history.

Bishop Daniel H. Mueggenborg of Reno, who chairs the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on National Collections, reflected on his encounter with an Oklahoma priest martyred in Guatemala. “Blessed Stanley Rother ministered in Guatemala, even in the face of great danger because God had called him to love and care for Latin Americans in need,” Bishop Mueggenborg stated. He added that Fr. Rother’s ministry threatened powerful interests, leading to his death but also inspiring Bishop Mueggenborg's own vocation and solidarity with Latin American Catholics.

In 2024, the collection raised $6.2 million, supporting over 250 ministries where external aid is essential. More than half of these funds were directed towards pastoral needs, nearly 28% went to disaster relief, and around 20% supported vocations and clergy formation.

“With support from parishioners like you, the Collection for the Church in Latin America helps countless poor and marginalized people to experience God’s love and share it with their neighbors,” Bishop Mueggenborg noted. He emphasized that this mission aligns with what Blessed Stanley Rother aimed to achieve during his time in Latin America.