April 6, 2018 at 1:53 p.m.
COLLECTION BENEFITS FAMILIES GLOBALLY
"The CRS collection values families. It works to provide for their basic humanitarian needs, protect vulnerable children, reunite families and encourage legislation that reflects the importance of family in society," the Diocese notes.
"The reach of this collection spans the globe, helping families on every continent, with an array of ethnicities and backgrounds, addressing a myriad of needs. The collection supports six Catholic agencies that prioritize the family and protect the life and dignity of each person:
• Catholic Relief Services for international relief and development;
• USCCB Migration and Refugee Services for refugee resettlement;
• Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc. (CLINIC) for immigration legal services;
• USCCB Department of Justice, Peace, and Human Development for advocacy;
• Holy Father's Relief Fund for emergency relief; and
• USCCB Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Church for evangelization and ministry.
"Matthew 25:35 says, 'For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me.' Today, we are reminded of Jesus' call to see Him in all those we encounter.
"The Catholic Relief Services Collection sees Jesus in displaced families, those who seek to change unjust laws and those who need pastoral care and humanitarian assistance across the globe. How will you help Jesus in disguise? Please be generous in this collection."
(For more information, contact Mary Olsen at diocesan Catholic Charities, 453-6650 or [email protected].)[[In-content Ad]]
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