Hurricane Dorian, the fourth named hurricane of the 2019 season, tied the record for the most powerful hurricane to make landfall in the Bahamas. At its most powerful, Hurricane Dorian was listed as a Category 5 hurricane, peaking with sustained winds of 185 mph and generating destructive gusts over 220 mph.
A message from Pope Francis on the occasion of the second World Day of the Poor
In the service of the poor, there is no room for competition. Rather, we should humbly recognize that the Spirit is the source of our actions that reveal God’s closeness and his answer to our prayers.
Pope Francis established World Day of the Poor in 2017 as part of his ongoing mission to further focus the Catholic Church on service to the poor. This November, the message of the Holy Father for the third annual World Day of the Poor is for Catholics to embrace those trapped in poverty.
Scripture makes an urgent appeal on behalf of the poor, and at Cross Catholic Outreach, we work hard to support that mission by empowering the many dedicated Catholic ministries that bring hope to the suffering in our world.
Cross Catholic Outreach is unique among all U.S. Catholic Charities. In addition to having the status of Juridic Personhood within the Universal Catholic Church, our Board of Directors is composed of bishops and archbishops who provide Episcopal oversight of our work on behalf of the poorest of the poor around the world.
As we prepare for the celebration of our Lord’s birth, please consider participating in Cross Catholic Outreach’s “Homes for Christmas” Advent ministry. When you get involved, you will join other Catholic parishes across the U.S. as they bless poor Haitian families with the gift of safe housing — a blessing that renews dignity and uplifts families for generations.