Zdena’s itinerary in India was packed with unforgettable moments. The glittering Golden Temple at night, saluting the sun (sort of) in an ashram, and peeking into St. Mother Teresa’s tiny room in Kolkata. But the Vancouverite wasn’t quite prepared to be welcomed by scores of her biggest fans in a small community outside of Bangalore. […]
Category Archives: India
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Meet Kazhiini, a young woman whose life has been shaped by love, determination, and the support of her Chalice sponsor. At just four years old, Kazhiini’s life changed when she learned she would have a sponsor through Chalice’s Orissa sponsor site in India. This joy, however, was followed by deep sorrow when her father, Pfokrehe, […]
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Sr. Bindu, Assam site director, India Lent is a path on our journey that provides opportunities for renewal and deepening of our faith. It serves as a bridge, reconciling us with the Divine and reaffirming our declaration to walk in the light of Christ. Repentance, reconciliation, and reparation are essential elements of Lent that lead […]
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Sr. Amala, Madurai site director, India Lent offers a profound opportunity to delve into themes of sacrifice, atonement, and generosity This Lenten lens serves to draw closer to God by focusing on spiritual renewal, repentance, and selflessness. Lent encourages acts of charity and generosity, reminding us of the call to serve others and share blessings […]
A person’s life can change with the right treatment, but for many, that chance is out of reach. Venkata, a 55-year-old man living near our Nellore sponsor site in India, has overcome tremendous challenges. As the devoted grandfather of Anju, a sponsored child who tragically lost her parents at a young age, Venkata has been […]
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It’s time for an Advent countdown! Pope Francis has announced that the 2025 Jubilee Year will focus on one powerful theme- Hope. In preparation for this special year, he has asked us to pray and prepare our hearts throughout 2024. And with all the Christmas chaos…. a little extra dose of hope in the weeks […]
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“Peace of our Lord Jesus remain to you all,” says 16-year-old Jozantha. Jozantha was sponsored in February 2023, when she was in grade nine at a Catholic high school in Goa, India. “Right from the beginning, I was very excited,” she says. Now she gets to attend after-school social activities with other sponsored children and […]
Chalice’s Saida sponsor site is the town of Gilgil in Kenya. Children look forward to learning, but the worry of what students would bring for lunch was a concern for many. The Saidia site staff, and the teachers, know that the children are arriving at school hungry. Students’ education is the beginning of their future, […]
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Mongam, a twenty-one-year-old from India, had dreamed about his future since childhood. He envisioned a career in medical studies, but he understood that his family’s financial situation meant his parents wouldn’t be able to afford it.
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Children are big dreamers; their imaginations soar with endless possibilities like becoming a superhero, doctor, or astronaut. For Rupali, her visions were cut short when she was younger, she didn’t think further than her family’s basic needs. However, when Rupali received sponsorship through Chalice, she began envisioning her future differently.