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Heroes in Zone 18

March 24, 2016 by Cross Catholic Blog

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. – John 1:5 On my recent trip to Guatemala City, I learned firsthand what life is like for poor children from the toughest parts of town. Gang activity, domestic violence and extreme poverty are daily realities in the infamous area known as Zone 18.

Filed Under: From the Field Tagged With: Guatemala, International Poverty, Latin America, Orphans and Children

Our Lady of Guadalupe

December 11, 2012 by Cross Catholic Blog

Tomorrow we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. It was more than 500 years ago that the Mother of our Lord appeared to Juan Diego on his way to attend a Mass outside Mexico City. Standing in a radiant cloud, she looked like a beautiful Aztec princess; and in his own language she implored Juan to ask his bishop to build a chapel where she stood.

Filed Under: Latin America, Saint Tagged With: Latin America

The kingdom of God belongs to such as these

November 15, 2012 by Cross Catholic Blog

Jonas was only five when he came to Amenacer, a home for street kids in Bolivia. Now age eleven, he recently celebrated his First Communion. He said, “Amenacer has taught me to believe in one God who is the Father of all, and in His Son Jesus who makes us free.

Filed Under: children, Latin America Tagged With: children, Latin America

Photo Blog: Clean Water!

June 28, 2012 by Cross Catholic Blog

In the rural community of La Patilla, a Dominican boy catches a handful of clean, refreshing water from the new aqueduct system provided by Cross Catholic Outreach and the Diocese of San Juan de la Maguana.

Filed Under: Latin America, Water Tagged With: Latin America, water

Motivated for change

June 27, 2012 by Cross Catholic Blog

Meet Sebastian! He’s a 2nd grade student at La Buena Esperanza, a Catholic-run primary school that’s been partnering with Cross Catholic Outreach to serve very poor families in the dusty shantytown of Villa El Salvador, Peru.

Filed Under: education, Latin America Tagged With: education, Latin America

Safe Haven for Babies

June 22, 2012 by Cross Catholic Blog

This is Sister Mayra Lopez. She’s the director of St. Vincent de Paul Orphanage in Quito, Ecuador. The precious baby in her arms is Estefania.

Filed Under: children, Latin America Tagged With: children, Latin America

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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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Fundraising & Administrative Expenses 4.62%
More than 95 percent of all organizational expenses, including donated goods, went directly to programs that help the poor.
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Cross Catholic Outreach is a 501(c)(3) | EIN 65-1156061

Cross Catholic Outreach | PO Box 273908 | Boca Raton, Florida 33427-3908
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