Delivering food, shelter, and hope to the poorest of the poor
Celebrating 20 years of
service to the poor
In 2001, Cross Catholic Outreach launched its ministry to provide material and spiritual blessings to the poor around the world. In the 20 years since, thousands of lives and communities have been transformed by God working through its mission of mercy.
2
decades
of service
85+
countries assisted
$3.3
billion in total aid
1
pathway
to christ
humbled to have served in six continents over 20 years — all for the glory of Jesus Christ
HOW WE BLESS
POOR FAMILIES
Since Cross Catholic Outreach’s inception, we have lifted up an entire generation and many communities in more than 85 countries.
Tender care and loving homes for children like Santos in Ecuador.
Training farmers to gain financial independence like Noé in Guatemala.
SPIRITUAL
Endorsements
Since its inception, Cross Catholic Outreach has received the endorsement of more than 150 U.S. bishops, archbishops and cardinals.
Archbishop Rodi
Archdiocese of Mobile
“I commend each person at Cross Catholic, who in their various roles of supporting the ministry, are contributing to uplifting their brothers and sisters who live without access to the basic necessities of life.”
Bishop Strickland
Diocese of Tyler
“I offer my sincere congratulations on the 20th anniversary of the ministry …. Through His love, countless lives and entire communities can be transformed over the next 20 years!”
Archbishop Cordileone
Archdiocese of San Francisco
“I pray that, as Cross Catholic enters its third decade of ministry, the Lord continue to bless you as you bring hope and the love of Christ to our brothers and sisters bound by the bondage of poverty.”
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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.