Global Solidarity

Mission Jamaica 2013: Save the Date!

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The next immersion trip to Jamaica will be April 1-7, 2013.  The Mission Jamaica team is currently recruiting people from the Diocese of San Jose to participate.  Experience the incredible beauty of Jamaica--its people, culture, and landscape.  Enjoy this video:  you will be proud Read more...

Posted in on January 9, 2013 by agiovannoni

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Rice Bowl Materials for Lent 2013 Now Available

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Parish, School, and Diocesan Coordinators:  The New CRS Rice Bowl is Here! Read more...

Posted in on November 15, 2012 by agiovannoni

Work of Human Hands Sale in Your School or Parish

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Please Consider Doing a Work of Human Hands Sale in Your School or Parish:  Everyone Benefits Read more...

Posted in on October 24, 2012 by agiovannoni

JustFaith Event: A Contemplative Afternoon with Joe Grant

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Just Faith Event Read more...

Posted in on September 13, 2012 by agiovannoni

Prayer for the People of Syria

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Please pray for the people of Syria, who are at this moment enduring unspeakable brutality, displacement and violent death.  The US Catholic Bishops and Catholic Relief Services have provided a Prayer for Syria to assist you.

Posted in on July 27, 2012 by agiovannoni

Action Alert: Urge Secretary of State Clinton to Remain Strong in Her Opposition to Actions Undermining Peace in the Holy Land

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Encourage her to reinforce the unequivocal opposition of the United States to actions that undermine a two-state solution to the Holy Land conflict, make Israel less secure, and create more obstacles to a viable and independent Palestinian state. Read more...

Posted in on July 23, 2012 by agiovannoni

Holiday Shopping with a Conscience

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GIFTING WITH A CONSCIENCE
Alternatives to Consumer Oriented Shopping
Christmas "gifting" can be an expression of solidarity with the poor and vulnerable.  Opportunities include: Read more...

Posted in on December 2, 2011 by agiovannoni

Action Alert from CRS: The Life and Death Implications of Proposed Cuts to Poverty-Focused International Aid

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At this moment, Congress stands poised to let severe cuts in life-saving international aid to the poor happen by November 23.  According to Deacon Joe Symkowich of Catholic Relief Services, West Region, these cuts will amount to “death sentences” for poor and vulnerable people, especially those just barely surviving the cruel drought and famine in the Horn of Africa and other c Read more...

Posted in on November 2, 2011 by agiovannoni

Prayer for Flood Victims in Thailand

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Severe Flooding Crisis in Thailand:  CRS Responds Read more...

Posted in on October 31, 2011 by agiovannoni

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