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. Reflection show how God’s Word can touch our hearts in different but unifying ways. […]
Category Archives: Kenya
Across many cultures, aging carries a deep sense of honour. Elders are treasured as revered custodians of wisdom, cultural heritage, and spiritual strength, whose devotion shapes entire generations. Throughout Asia, caring for aging parents is a sacred moral duty, a meaningful return of the lifelong sacrifices they made for others. Across Africa, grandparents anchor multi-generational […]
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At Kasyongo School, children are eager to learn, but their current classrooms are deteriorating and no longer offer a safe environment for effective education. Unpredictable weather—including seasonal rains, high winds, and extreme heat—frequently interrupts lessons. Teachers also lack a dedicated space to prepare lessons and collaborate. By upgrading these facilities with modern infrastructure, it will […]
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Imagine how you would function in today’s world if you didn’t know how to read or write. Every aspect of our daily lives relies on being able to understand and communicate through reading and writing — and even doing simple math. When you add in our growing digital world, without these skills, you would simply […]
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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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Join the students at the Starehe Girls’ Centre in Kenya for a well-deserved cup of tea and freshly baked bun. This amazing school, which enrolls 600-plus students each year, has played a key role in improving overall student nutrition. Through their novel “One Loaf One Life” initiative, they can provide fresh, and nutritious bread to students, […]
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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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Funding request: $1,362.83 CAD Critical Need: CN-KMM0826 At just 19, Justin has already faced hardships that could easily have interrupted his dreams. Born with a congenital deformity of his right lower leg, he underwent a below-knee amputation as a child and has relied on a prosthetic leg to walk, attend school, and live independently. Justin […]
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For many North American high school graduates, simply deciding on a career path can feel overwhelming because of the endless options open to them. But for youth in the communities we support, from Bolivia, Ukraine, and India to Haiti, Tanzania, and beyond, the opportunity to attend a trade school or university can feel like an […]
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This Sunday, July 26, 2026, is the sixth annual World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. To honour this day, Pope Leo XIV announced the theme: “I will not forget you” (Isaiah 49:15), an important and beautiful sentiment for grandparents and the elderly worldwide, especially for the countless individuals who live alone or feel forgotten. […]