Chalice is a Canadian, Catholic sponsorship organization dedicated to supporting vulnerable children in developing countries to complete their education. Thanks to the generosity and dedication of sponsors, deacons, volunteers, and our worldwide Chalice staff family, we have helped thousands of children grow up happy, healthy, and on their way to a hopeful future.

What we do

Our sponsor sites work with communities that lack the essentials, including food, medicine, and clean water.

When families live in these circumstances, educating their children becomes a luxury they cannot afford. Sadly, many children drop out to join the workforce and help support their families. This continues the ‘cycle of poverty.’

Chalice sponsorship is focused on giving children all the support they need to finish school – be that secondary, post-secondary, or vocational training.

The core sponsorship program has many supports, including:

  • Nutrition program
  • Infrastructure construction projects
  • Skills development programs
  • Disaster response
  • Critical needs support

A world where all children and families live in communities of life and love.

To reveal God’s love in action by serving the poor, with the Global Catholic Community

Christ to the Poor and the Poor to Christ

Founded in Christ and dedicated to the love of Mary, Mother of the Church, we believe that every person has a basic and equal right to dignity. We express this in our core values:

  • Stewardship
  • Faithfulness
  • Integrity
  • Commitment
  • Compassion
  • Respect
  • Diversity

Board of directors

J. Ron Robichaud, Chairperson
Faculty, retired

Talita Thais Valadares, Secretary
Associate Financial Advisor

Malcolm Pinto, Director
Professional Engineer

Jennifer Derwey Deane, Director
Development Coordinator

Lorraine Lafferty, Vice Chairperson
Arbitrator retired Lawyer

Archbishop Emeritus Martin Currie, Director
Retired Archbishop of NFLD

Donald A. Wishart, Director
Portfolio Manager, Halifax, N.S.

Peter Brown, Treasurer
Certified Professional Accountant, retired

John Furneaux, Director
Civil Engineer, retired

Michael E. Foster, Director
Economist