We pray for all impacted by the Maui wildfires that have displaced thousands of residents and visitors and destroyed hundreds of structures. Bishop Larry Silva offered a message of solace saying: “As a community of faith, we are called to…
Overcoming Hunger & Climate Change Join us this Lent for a journey to 3 countries as we discover ways to address hunger and climate change around the world. Visit the CRS website where you can also find Stories of Hope…
Aloha Friends in Christ, Please join us this year in our annual CRS Rice Bowl—Catholic Relief Services’ Lenten faith-in-action program—so we can all respond to those most in need. CRS Rice Bowl provides resources to bring Lenten spirituality to life…
"Do not be afraid . . . There is no need to worry and fret for our lives are firmly in God’s hands." ~Pope Francis In honor of the Second World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on July 24,…
Angelus, 6 June 2021 | Francis (vatican.va) Angelus, 19 June 2022, Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ | Francis (vatican.va)
Story of Hope from Rwanda WORKING WOMAN WITH A VOICE This week, CRS Rice Bowl introduces us to a village in RWANDA struggling with malnutrition. After Gloriose attended a CRS-funded program that taught her to prepare healthy balanced meals, she…
Story of Hope from Bangladesh PLANTING FOR ABUNDANCE This week, CRS Rice Bowl introduces us to a family in BANGLADESH who lives in a low-lying area that’s prone to flooding. By participating in CRS funded programs, Noornobi learned how to protect…
Story of Hope from Guatemala PERSEVERANCE TO SUCCEED Raul and Lilian have faced many challenges while trying to provide for their family and pursue their dreams in Guatemala. With support from Catholic Relief Services, they have been able to overcome…
Beginning our Lenten Journey Ash Wednesday begins on March 2, 2022. This year, let's all join our faith community—and more than 14,000 Catholic communities across the United States—in a transformative Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl. Pick up your family’s…
2021 is the 50th Anniversary of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD). Unfortunately, issues of poverty throughout many communities have worsened in the past year due to job loss and domino effects stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Supporting the…