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Meet New CRS President and CEO Sean L. Callahan
Sean L. Callahan has served with Catholic Relief Services for 28 years, and we are excited for him to now lead as president and CEO. Please watch Sean’s video greeting message that shares his journey and heart for the mission and vision of CRS. ...More
The Push and Pull of Climate Change
In both Chad and Bangladesh, people are being pushed by climate change and other factors to migrate in search of opportunity. In Peru, people are also on the move, this time answering the call of the South American gold rush. They are being pulled into climate change. Choose a story to explore...More
The Pull of Peru’s Gold Rush
Years of illegal gold mining have taken their toll on parts of the Peruvian rainforest. People have left their homes and families, pulled to this part of the world by the promise of a golden opportunity. But that opportunity may be vastly different from what they imagined.More
The Push of Climate Change
In Bangladesh, people are being pushed to the limit by rising sea levels. In Chad, people are being pushed off the land by violence and then continually challenged by scarce resources. Climate change plays a role, and so does one's ability to push forward. This is their story.More
V Encuentro: Resources for Forming Missionary Disciples
Catholic Relief Services, a major sponsor of the V Encuentro, provides concrete ways parishes can form missionary disciples who reach out to the peripheries. More
Stop Modern-Day Slavery
The work you support helps prevent trafficking by enabling people to thrive where they live.More
World Day of Peace 2017
Each year on New Year's Day the Church around the world marks a World Day of Peace. In this year's ...More
The Hidden Face of Human Trafficking in Peru
Human trafficking in Madre de Dios, Peru has a strong connection to illegal gold mining.More
A Year of Climate Change with CRS
In 2016, we brought you stories from all over the world of people struggling with the effects of climate change.More
Fourth Sunday of Advent: Gospel Reflection
A reflection on the Gospel reading for the fourth Sunday of Advent. More