Fourth graders from St. Michael the Archangel school in Overlea, Md., a community near Baltimore, explain what Lent means and also why they enjoy giving to Operation Rice Bowl. They were interviewed by Matt Palmer of The Catholic Review of … Continue reading
The Catholic Beat reports on a pilot program between three universities and Catholic Relief Services that seeks to develop faculty leadership in solving pressing global issues affecting the poor overseas: Beginning in June, the University of Dayton will be one of … Continue reading
Operation Rice Bowl, CRS’ annual Lenten program, kicked off on Ash Wednesday.
Here’s another fun Operation Rice Bowl feature. The teachers and students of St. Margaret Mary school in Omaha, NE are promoting their Lenten practice where everyone can see it; on their walls and bulletin boards. Thanks, guys! And keep praying, … Continue reading
Caritas Internationalis, a confederation of Catholic social service agencies that includes Catholic Relief Services, reports on how the Church is responding to the needs of Syrian refugees fleeing the violence in their country and are going to Jordan and Lebanon. … Continue reading
The National Catholic Reporter covered a speech last week that CRS President and CEO Carolyn Woo delivered at the Catholic Social Ministry Gathering. She spoke of challenges facing CRS in the future funding environment, as well as some innovative ways … Continue reading
Our friends at Catholic San Francisco have a story this week about Peter Kimeu of CRS Kenya, who is currently on a national Speaker Tour for Operation Rice Bowl. He tells the story of what it’s like to grow up … Continue reading
MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI FOR LENT 2012 “Let us be concerned for each other, to stir a response in love and good works” (Heb 10:24) The Lenten season offers us once again an opportunity to reflect upon the … Continue reading
As Ash Wednesday dawns, we as Church begin our 40 days of reflection and preparation for the joy of Easter. At noon, the staff of Catholic Relief Services will pause from our work to gather at St. Stephen’s Chapel for … Continue reading
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