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: Haiti
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Aug
Aug
While government-granted individual rights vary across countries, on this annual Individual Rights Day (August 29), we are celebrating the fundamental, God-given rights of freedom, dignity, and self-determination inherent in every person. We often take these rights for granted living in safe, developed countries. However, across the 13 countries where Chalice operates — from conflict-filled Ukraine […]
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Aug
Aug
Funding request: $2,705.68 CAD Critical Need: CN-HHJ0726 Dalensky is a quiet, thoughtful 10-year-old who loves reading and dreams of continuing his education. He lives with his mother and several relatives in a small two-room house where eight family members share limited space. With very little income and no steady employment in the household, the family […]
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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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Apr
Apr
This World Malaria Day, we’re reminded of the urgent need for prevention and care. With donor support, Roselene received life-saving treatment—helping her recover from malaria and continue supporting her family and community.
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Apr
Apr
Funding request: $3,512.78 CAD Critical Need: CN-HHG0426 Kensley is a young man with a quiet determination and a strong sense of purpose. He is dedicated to his studies and actively supports his community, offering guidance to younger children and inspiring them through his example. Despite growing up in a family facing constant financial hardship, he […]
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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
Your sponsorship can become the steady encouragement that helps them keep climbing.
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Nov
Nov
In his letter to the faithful for World Day of the Poor, the Holy Father points to the marginal places that offer the most promise for tomorrow’s world.