BOCA RATON, Fla. – Aug. 11, 2026 – Box of Joy, a ministry of Cross Catholic Outreach, is on track to reach a remarkable milestone: 1 million Box of Joy gifts delivered to children around the world since the ministry began.
Cross Catholic Outreach Launches Relief Effort to Help Families Impacted by Hurricane Melissa
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Oct. 26, 2025 – The Florida-based relief and development ministry Cross Catholic Outreach has launched an emergency response to help families in the Caribbean affected by Hurricane Melissa. The ministry is working closely with trusted Catholic partners on the ground to deliver critical aid.
Young People Empowered and Encouraged Through World Youth Day
Thousands of pilgrims followed Pope Francis to Panama this weekend in honor of World Youth Day. Concluding his visit on Sunday, January 27, His Holiness encouraged young men and women, saying, “You, dear young people, are not the future but the now of God.”
Clean Water and Sanitation at Schools Remain a Challenge
Cross Catholic Outreach works through our Catholic ministry partners to help address the need for clean water and sanitation around the world. We not only provide wells and water systems to poor communities, we also fund critically needed latrines, septic systems, bathing facilities and community training in sanitation and hygiene.
Global State of Malnutrition Gets Worse
Cross Catholic Outreach believes no child should go to bed hungry, and that’s why we partner with Catholic feeding programs around the world.
U.S. And Guatemala Work Together
While U.S. and Guatemalan leaders work together to provide temporary shelter for displaced survivors of the Fuego Volcano eruption, Cross Catholic and its ministry partners have already moved forward with a permanent resettlement plan for 200 families.