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Midwest Diocese Helps Bear Haiti Burdens
An image of malnourished children compelled parishioners to look beyond their problems by reaching out to Haitians in dire need. »»
Forum Highlights Progress in Combating HIV
Over two days in Washington, AIDSRelief was praised for "doing the impossible." »»
Hispanic Heritage Month History in the United States
More than 39 percent of U.S. Catholics are Hispanic. Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates Latinos' contribution to the building of this nation. »»
In Our Thoughts and Prayers
We mourn the loss of Mark Snyder, friend and colleague. Join us in our prayers for Mark and his family. »»
College Network Brings World Into Focus
Across the United States, Catholic colleges are working to raise student awareness of humanitarian and social justice issues. »»
Students Find Fellowship With the World
Every year, graduate students who want to pursue careers in international development compete to enter CRS' fellowship program. »»
Papal Encyclical Enlightens Social Teaching, Mission
In Pope Benedict XVI's Caritas in Veritate, CRS finds direction and encouragement for serving U.S. Catholics in global outreach. »»
Fair Trade: Beyond Dollars and Cents
Hosting one of the largest fair trade sales in the country, a Dayton, Ohio, community learns that solidarity means as much at home as abroad. »»
Far-Flung Parishes Build Wells and Partnership
In a remote village, a Delaware-Guatemala partnership seeking clean water tapped into unexpected riches. »»
Divine Intervention Inspires Chocolate Sales
Students at a Seattle Catholic high school sell 38,000 fair trade Divine Chocolate bars as part of our Raise Money Right contest. »»
Wells Tap Clean Water, Better Health
After learning of northern Ghana's guinea worm troubles, a parish helped build fresh water wells. See the difference clean water makes. »»
Study Ebroad Connects Students to the World
An innovative online program connects college students in the United States with international development experts around the world. »»
Pope Benedict XVI's Lenten Address
Pope Benedict XVI encourages the faithful to follow the tradition of fasting and prayer in the service of God. »»
Interview With A Fair Trade College Ambassador
Valerie Lizarraga, a senior at the University of San Diego, talks about her role as a CRS Fair Trade Ambassador on her campus. »»
Matchmaker Unites Farm Workers and Employers
Independent Agricultural Workers' Center recruits much-needed labor for U.S. farms while offering training, opportunity and hope to Mexican workers. »»
Migrant Program Profits Both Sides of Border
CITA brings reliable, willing work force to U.S. growers while building trust and lasting labor relationships. »»
Parish Provides Wells and Wellness to Ghana
A Seattle parish helps CRS build more than a dozen wells in northern Ghana, dramatically reducing guinea worm disease. »»
Microfinance Helps Others Help Themselves
Microfinance programs offer ways for even the poorest families to save money, access loans and improve their lives. »»
Fighting Hunger: One Rice Bowl at A Time
Catholics throughout the United States participate in Operation Rice Bowl, Catholic Relief Services' annual Lenten program to fight global hunger. »»
Colombia Classroom Builds Cultural Bridge
Students from a town nestled in a Colombian jungle have made a leap into the 21st century and made friends in New Haven, Connecticut, along the way. »»
The Year in Photos: A Look Back at 2008
It's been a year of great milestones in helping the world's poor. Our donors make our work possible, often from the wooden pews of their parishes. »»
Fighting Poverty to Build Peace
Excerpts from Pope Benedict XVI's message for the World Day of Peace January 1, 2009. »»
Faith, Hope and Treatment
The Catholic Church and Global HIV and AIDS: View Part 1 of this new series on how the Catholic Church is responding to HIV and AIDS around the world. »»
Villanova Educators Bring Home Lessons From Rwanda
Scenes of forgiveness and renewal following genocide in Rwanda offer powerful lessons for Villanova educators. »»
A Christmas Message From Archbishop Timothy Dolan
We invite you to watch a Christmas message from Archbishop Timothy Dolan, and to pray for CRS staff serving the poor around the world. »»
Fair Trade Gifts for the Holiday Season
Catholic Relief Services offers fair trade holiday gifts from around the world. »»
'Fair Trade Is A Priority in My Parish'
A CRS Fair Trade Ambassador explains how she promotes thoughtful purchasing in her parish. »»
Children Orphaned By AIDS Hail Programs That Work
AIDS breaks up families and leaves children with no support. A closer look at three lives changed by CRS and local partners. »»
Journeying to the Frontiers of Justice
Teachers from Catholic high schools use the summer break to explore education and social justice in West Africa. »»
Building Cyber Bridges to Understanding
Teens from Chicago and the West Bank reach out to each other through Cyber Bridges. »»
Out of Burning Hunger, A Passionate Voice for Africa
An orphan from Ghana, Thomas Awiapo knows hunger, but he also knows compassion. Every year he tells his story to Americans to teach—and to say thanks. »»
The Global Food Crisis
Prices of many basic foods have skyrocketed in the last two years, leading to a major food crisis affecting millions of people throughout the world. »»
Raising Our Voices
After the genocide in Rwanda, CRS adopted advocacy as a new tool to help those in need around the world. »»
Grass Roots in Action
Students from Villanova University and Cabrini College embarked on a trip to Capitol Hill to lobby on the topics of foreign assistance and food aid. »»
Helping Haiti
Singing Creole gospels above a lively guitar, a parish in South Florida collects funds for Haitians suffering through the global food crisis. »»
Ken Hackett On the Global Food Crisis
Ken Hackett talks about the impact of the global food crisis on the poor and CRS' response. »»
Finding Purpose in Malawi
A retired couple from California spends 18 months as CRS volunteers in Malawi, starting an orphan outreach center from the ground up. »»
From Moravia to Montana and Beyond
Karl Jorda's story is one of hope, determination and giving back. »»
'They Think We're Crazy': Holy Land Peacemakers
A Palestinian and an Israeli who lost loved ones to the conflict share the stories of their pain — and their friendship. »»
Fasting Against Global Hunger
Hispanic parishioners use a day-long fast to raise awareness of global hunger. »»
Welcome, Pope Benedict XVI
CRS welcomes Pope Benedict XVI as he makes his first apostolic visit to the United States this month. »»
Days of Prayer and Action for Colombia
Join people of faith across the United States, Canada and Colombia in the ecumenical Days of Prayer and Action for Colombia April 27-28. »»
Building Understanding, One E-Mail at A Time
Palestinian and American youth build bridges of understanding through a CRS program that connects teenagers from different cultures. »»
AIDSRelief Marks Lifesaving Milestones
Today, AIDSRelief celebrated two major project achievements: more than 100,000 patients on antiretroviral therapy and 250,000 patients in care. »»
Simple Recipes
Each year, through Operation Rice Bowl, you are invited to prepare simple, meatless meals such as these. »»
Message of His Holiness Benedict XVI for Lent 2008
Pope Benedict reflects on the practice of almsgiving and how it represents a way to assist those in need around the world. »»
Finding Ways to Help
College students from the United States are educating their peers about the HIV pandemic as part of CRS' College Leaders Program. »»
World AIDS Day
Leading up to World AIDS Day on December 1, CRS is recognizing the lives and amazing efforts of people living with HIV around the world. »»
Harvesting for the Global Market
When you reach for a hot cup of coffee, do you think about your relationship with the people who harvested it and brought it to market? »»
Growing Solutions to Hunger
U.S. farmers are donating crops grown on their land to help poor farmers overseas increase harvests and incomes. »»
Martin Sheen, Ken Hackett Inaugurate Peace School
"The mandate is to change the world and that begins with ourselves," said actor Martin Sheen, who helped inaugurate a new peace studies school at University of San Diego. »»
The Children Left Behind Exhibit
CRS invites you to be educated, inspired and empowered by an exhibit featuring the creative work and stories of AIDS orphans from around the world. »»
Remembering Mother Teresa
On the 10th anniversary of her death, CRS Regional Director Jim DeHarpporte shares his personal reflections on the work and continuing example of Mother Teresa. »»
Swim for Africa
He did it! Swimming at 60 strokes per minute, Steve Wargo crossed the Strait of Gibraltar on September 17 to raise money for CRS' programs in Africa. »»
Memories of Mother Teresa
CRS remembers the legacy of Mother Theresa. She cared for the world's poor. »»
Be Not Afraid
A college student reflects on the courage we are called to have in the face of the HIV pandemic. »»
Kenya Opens Eyes and Hearts of U.S. Students
Students gain new perspectives on peace and justice through a visit to Kenya and CRS projects. »»
How Sweet It Is
For many in Comfort Kumeah's small, close-knit community of Mim, Ghana, cocoa farming has been handed down through the generations. »»
Lessons From Kenya
While in Kenya, John Taylor learned a valuable lesson about dealing with a lack of water. Back in Chicago, he has been able to apply what he learned. »»
Timkatec Children's Center
Patrick O'Shea knows first-hand what it is like to be an orphan. Now, he helps orphans in Haiti by supporting the Timkatec Children's Center. »»
