The young nation of East Timor, a tiny, mostly Catholic island country north of Australia, suffered violence around in past elections. Now, with a new election due in April, people are praying for a peaceful voted. During Lent over 10,000 … Continue reading
CRS is helping equip people in West Africa to weather a looming food crisis that could leave up to 13 million people hungry this year. A crisis is threatening the Sahel region of Africa—the band of land below the Sahara desert, … Continue reading
A delegation from Catholic Relief Services arrived in Portland, OR to be part of the Specialty Coffee Association of America’s annual exposition. The event gathers experts, business owners, producers and coffee enthusiasts. CRS’ delegation is headed by CRS’ Fair Trade program. … Continue reading
Today, Pope Benedict XVI celebrates his 85th birthday and the people of Catholic Relief Services send their best wishes to the Holy Father. On Thursday, Pope Benedict will mark the seventh anniversary of his election to the papacy. To honor … Continue reading
While 75 percent of Operation Rice Bowl contributions support CRS’ programs around the world, 25 percent remains in the United States to fund local diocesan hunger and poverty alleviation efforts. In the Diocese of Arlington, VA, a portion of local … Continue reading
Some good news from the Archdiocese of Baltimore, where Catholic Relief Services World Headquarters is located: Bishop William Lori of the Diocese of Bridgeport, CT, has been appointed by Pope Benedict XVI as the next Archbishop of Baltimore. The people … Continue reading
Meet In’utu Kokola from Mongu, Zambia. She and her husband are farmers whose lives improved when CRS came to their village and helped start a Savings and Internal Lending Community (SILC). After joining the community group, In’utu opened a shop in the market. With the money … Continue reading
India: Cell Phones Lead to Better Health for Expectant Moms See a mobile phone become a tool for saving mothers’ and babies’ lives in India. Through innovation and strategic partnership, CRS is equipping community health workers to provide better care … Continue reading
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
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
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