Christmas
St. Francis and the First Nativity
In 1223, St. Francis of Assisi created the first Nativity scene to remember the incarnation of Jesus Christ. Read more about it here.
September 3, 2026
that partners with bishops, priests, religious and lay workers to provide food, water, housing, education, orphan support, medical care, microenterprise and disaster relief — and the love of our Lord Jesus Christ — to the poorest of the poor in over 30 countries around the world.
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Send nutritious food to hungry and malnourished children and families.
Give orphans and vulnerable children a safe and healthy place to call home.
Help poor children around the world break free of the cycle of poverty.
In 1223, St. Francis of Assisi created the first Nativity scene to remember the incarnation of Jesus Christ. Read more about it here.
Making “apostle cookies” is a fun, family-friendly Catholic tradition that helps us learn about and honor the saints on their feast days.
Our educational programs help children achieve academic success, opening the door to bright futures filled with possibilities.
If you identify an aid project, 100% of the donation will be restricted to be used for that specific project. However, if more is raised for the project than needed, funds will be redirected to other urgent needs in the ministry.