Little six-year-old Mathías has a smile that can light up any room, but his infectious joy is most apparent every time he steps into the San Pedro Dining Hall. Mathías lives with his incredible mom, María, and sister, Nadia. He is always excited to learn and is finishing preschool at Mcal. José Félix Estigarribia School. […]
Category Archives: Paraguay
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Children in Paraguay are overcoming learning barriers and emotional challenges through tutoring, counselling, and family support. Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Yet for many vulnerable children in Paraguay, educational struggles and emotional challenges create barriers that can shape the course of their entire lives. Through the Conquering Achievements 2 program, […]
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Women in Peru are gaining the skills, confidence, and support to lead change in their families and communities. Chiclayo is a coastal city in Peru where many families face significant challenges, including food insecurity, malnutrition, limited access to healthcare, and educational barriers that reduce employment opportunities. Women are often at the affected by these challenges, […]
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In Villeta, Paraguay, 1,907 people have been supported through training programs helping families move from poverty to independence. Villeta, an industrial centre and port city in Paraguay, is home to families full of potential—but also long-standing barriers to opportunity. Through the “Endeavouring Together” program, communities are building pathways from vulnerability toward dignity, skills, and lasting […]
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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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Funding request: $23,337.03 CAD Critical Need: CN-PJL0426 Alexis is only a few months old, a child who should be discovering the world through movement, touch, and the comforting rhythm of his parents’ voices. Instead, his life has begun with an unexpected and heavy burden—one that no family is ever prepared to face. His parents first […]
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Junior’s journey shows how support can transform a life. With the help of a sponsor, he overcame financial hardship, pursued his education, and is now a Clinical Psychology graduate dedicated to giving back to his community.
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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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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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Your sponsorship can become the steady encouragement that helps them keep climbing.