They Call Me the Bacon Priest
Werenfried van StraatenISBN: 9780648804482
They Call Me the Bacon Priest is the remarkable true story of Fr Werenfried van Straaten, the visionary Catholic priest and founder of Aid to the Church in Need, one of the world’s leading charities supporting persecuted and suffering Christians.
Sent from his monastery in post‑war Europe, Fr Werenfried responded to the devastation of millions of displaced people with radical faith, courage, and practical love. Nicknamed “the Bacon Priest” for his unconventional fundraising methods, he travelled tirelessly, begging not for himself but for the Gospel and for those who had nothing.
This inspiring biography traces how one priest’s complete trust in God led to decades of generous service—providing churches, vehicles, seminarians’ education, pastoral support, and spiritual hope to countless communities around the world.
Written with warmth and honesty, this book is both deeply moving and profoundly challenging, inviting readers to reflect on faith in action, sacrifice, and the call to serve others without fear.
Ideal for:
Readers interested in Catholic mission and social justice
Supporters of Aid to the Church in Need
Those seeking inspiration from lived faith and missionary courage
A powerful testimony to how God works through ordinary people with extraordinary trust.
