Our Advent companion is back with 26 daily Scripture reflections penned by the Chalice team, including Father Pat. The first Sunday of Advent 2026 falls on Sunday, November 29. Each day, read a thoughtful reflection on the Gospel of that day. Reflections have come from around the world, showing how God’s Word can touch hearts […]
Category Archives: Ghana
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Sep
Our Nandom sponsor site continues to bring Our Lady to the airwaves across northern Ghana. Thanks to supporters of their site through Chalice, they can use airtime that reaches many homes in their community and beyond. Every evening, Members of a prayer group in St. Theresa’s Minor Basilica Parish, which shares offices with the Nandom […]
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Sep
Dilapidated, unsafe conditions at Ketuo Primary School are severely disrupting education and driving down enrollment. Missing windows, leaking roofs, and an unusable kitchen force students out of classes during the rainy season, stop meal programs, and leave children exposed to dampness and illness. To address this crisis, the Nandom site will construct a six-unit classroom […]
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Sep
Sep
Hepatitis B is a preventable yet life-threatening viral infection that attacks the liver, causing both acute and chronic disease. Transmitted through blood and bodily fluids, it poses a severe risk in the Wa region, especially for school children and sponsored families living in crowded conditions with limited preventive care access. Hepatitis B has claimed countless […]
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Sep
Sep
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 […]
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Aug
This International Youth Day — Wednesday, August 12, 2026 — reminds us that while young men and women across the globe live in vastly different realities, their dreams and aspirations remain the same. Today’s youth are seeking meaningful opportunities: access to education, dignified work, community involvement, and, above all, a voice in shaping their own […]
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Aug
Aug
At our Konta, Ghana site, Tong was in overwhelming pain. Doctors quickly diagnosed him with an inguinal hernia. The intensifying pain in his abdomen made working difficult and even performing life’s simple daily activities challenging. Knowing that the cost of surgery was out of reach for his family, Tong felt helpless, unsure of where to […]
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Aug
Aug
Built in the 1930s through the efforts of Catholic missionaries, St. Paul’s Primary School was the first elementary school in Nandom. Over 90 years old now, it faces many challenges, including an obvious lack of furniture. Despite being very eager to learn, without desks or chairs, students were sitting on the bare concrete floor during […]
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Jul
When it comes to generosity, you can really bleat expectations when you give one of 13 new goat characters through our gift catalogue. These charming animated goats will put a smile on your face while giving children and families the items they need most.
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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 […]