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Relief in a Time of Famine

August 23, 2017 by Cross Catholic Blog

In Africa, 20 million people in 26 countries are suffering due to severe drought and famine. Many world leaders fear that this will be the worst humanitarian crisis since 1945. To respond to this desperate need, Cross Catholic Outreach is working with our church-based partners to provide food, relief and the hope of the Gospel.

Filed Under: From the Field Tagged With: Africa, Family, Food, Jim Cavnar, Kenya

Haitians Eating Dirt to Fill Their Bellies

February 1, 2017 by Cross Catholic Blog

I had heard about hungry Haitian children eating mud cookies to fill their empty bellies but I had never actually seen mud cookies with my own eyes — until I traveled to the slums of Ouanaminthe, located on Haiti’s border with the Dominican Republic.

Filed Under: From the Field Tagged With: Catholic faith, Food, Haiti

Photo Blog: Food and Education

May 16, 2013 by Cross Catholic Blog

Photo Blog: Food and Education Education is a necessary path to future employment and prosperity for Belizean children, but they cannot benefit from their schooling unless they are healthy. That’s why Cross Catholic Outreach and our supporters provide students at Mount Carmel Primary School in Benque Viejo with nutritious, daily lunches. These meals are giving […]

Filed Under: Ecuador, Hunger and Feeding Tagged With: feeding, Food

Food for Thought

August 24, 2012 by Cross Catholic Blog

“God is always behind us in everything we do. He places us in his hands and helps us get by.” -Claude Joseph, recipient of monthly food staples from Cross Catholic Outreach ministry partner, Kobonal Haiti Mission, for his family of five — including his mischievous wife, Jezella.

Filed Under: Haiti Tagged With: Food, Haiti

Photo Blog: Belize

May 31, 2012 by Cross Catholic Blog

A student enjoying her lunch at Mount Carmel Primary School in Benque Viejo, Belize. Support from Cross Catholic Outreach ensures that economically-disadvantaged children at the school are fed a nutritious daily meal, so they’ll have sharp minds and healthy bodies.

Filed Under: Latin America Tagged With: education, Food

Hope and Healing Doubled

February 22, 2012 by Cross Catholic Blog

When I saw the “before” photos of Marco Antonio and Marco Tulio, I couldn’t believe my eyes.  I’d seen many cute photos from parents celebrating their twins.  This seemed like a nightmarish mirror image of that happy experience.

Filed Under: children, hunger and food Tagged With: children, Food

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Cross Catholic Outreach

Our mission is to mobilize the global Catholic Church to transform the poor and their communities materially and spiritually for the glory of Jesus Christ. Your gift empowers us to serve the poorest of the poor by channeling life-changing aid through an international network of dioceses, parishes and Catholic missionaries. This cost-effective approach helps break the cycle of poverty and advance Catholic evangelization.

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