Collection Helps Catholic Relief Services Provide Humanitarian Aid
 

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. The agency provides assistance to people in more than 100 countries and territories based on need, regardless of race, nationality or creed.

The annual collection to support Catholic Relief Services will be taken in the Diocese of Scranton the weekend of July 24-25.

All around the world programs supported by the Catholic Relief Services Collection are making a difference in the lives of millions of people. These programs are giving hope to the poor by eliminating food crises and improving economies in impoverished countries, providing health care and clean water to communities, giving immigrants and refugees a fair chance in the legal system, and advocating on behalf of those without a voice.    

“This is the perfect opportunity for us to express our compassion and generosity,” said Bishop Joseph C. Bambera. “The collection has the theme of ‘Jesus in disguise,’ which reminds us that Christ is present in those who suffer—and in those who respond compassionately to their needs.”

Money from the collection is distributed to Catholic Relief Services for international relief and development, Migration Refugee Services for refugee resettlement, the Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc., the Holy Father’s Relief Fund for emergency assistance, and the Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Church for evangelization and ministry.

“Thank you for your support of the Catholic Relief Services Collection,” Bishop Bambera said. “Through this Collection we can give hope to ‘Jesus in disguise.’”