For Canadians, Labour Day not only marks the end of summer, but also the start of a new school year. Teachers send out their school supplies lists, parents rush to ensure their children have everything they need before heading to class, and kids reluctantly say farewell to another fun-filled two months of summer break. While […]
Category Archives: Bolivia
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Sep
Sep
Across the globe, nations dedicate a special day to honour the hard work and resilience of their workforce. While Canada and the United States celebrate Labour Day on the first Monday of September, many other countries observe International Workers’ Day (or May Day) on May 1st. Regardless of the date, the message remains the same: […]
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Aug
Aug
Funding request: $3,803.08 CAD Critical Need: CN-BTC0526 At just 11 years old, Melody has already endured more pain than most children experience in a lifetime. Since birth, she has lived with multiple serious medical conditions, including severe intellectual disability, level 3 autism, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and a rare genetic disorder. Unable to attend school, she […]
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Jul
Jul
Funding request: $9,482.27 CAD Critical Need: CN-BPC0626 Eleven-year-old Jordy is a cheerful and respectful boy who loves playing soccer with his friends and dreams of one day becoming a doctor. He attends school through a scholarship and also participates in an after-school tutoring program that helps him continue learning despite the health challenges he has […]
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Jun
Jun
This Sunday is especially meaningful — the Catholic Church celebrates Corpus Christi, a time when we reflect on Christ’s presence and generosity. At Chalice, the weekend is doubly special: it’s our Corpus Christi Sponsorship Weekend. Across parishes in Canada, volunteers will be sharing personal stories about the life-changing gift of child sponsorship and inviting parishioners […]
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Mar
Mar
Jhoselin overcame financial struggles, motherhood, and many challenges to achieve her dream of becoming a social worker, supported by her sponsors and family.
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Feb
Feb
In his Lenten message this year, Pope Leo invited Catholics worldwide to use this period of Lent to listen, fast and come together as a community in Christ. Pope Leo says, “Dear friends, let us ask for the grace of a Lent that leads us to greater attentiveness to God and to the least among us. Let […]
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Jan
Jan
After the great feedback following last year’s Lent and Advent Companions, we have prepared another booklet for 2026 to enrich your daily prayer and practice. Our Lent Companion: Waiting, Walking, Rising is a small booklet of short but profound daily reflections that supporters can pray with as they walk from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday. […]
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Dec
Dec
Today is a day dedicated to protecting the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals around the world. The 2025 Human Rights Day theme, ‘Everyday Essentials,’ highlights basic human rights such as health care, freedom from poverty and hunger, and access to education. Chalice is continuously working to uphold these rights, providing opportunities that help children, […]
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Dec
Dec
Your sponsorship can become the steady encouragement that helps them keep climbing.