Throughout June 2023, but especially the 10th and 11th, Chalice volunteers across Canada were abuzz with activity. As the Church celebrated the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ, we carried out our second annual Corpus Christi sponsorship weekend event. More than 400 volunteers mobilized to run a sponsorship weekend in one of 168 […]
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Apr
Apr
Luba, Ternopil site leader, Ukraine A bed is a rarely appreciated item, used for resting, sleeping, and often for illness or vulnerability. It is a private space, symbolizing boundaries between the public and private. But it’s a gift that not everyone has. Sleep is when children’s bodies recharge and retain everything they learned that day. […]
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Apr
Apr
Our Nairobi sponsor site works with many families living with the daily deprivations of informal neighbourhoods, or slums. Through the gift catalogue, families are finding novel and inventive ways to achieve greater things for their families. Seven women from two of the Kenyan capital’s most marginalized communities have made significant strides towards economic independence, thanks […]
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Apr
Apr
When our Yapacaní site staff first met Bedulia, the 12-year-old was living with her parents and younger sister in rural Bolivia. Their humble house was made of motacú (palm) leaves. Her father, Felipe, was a farmer, and her mother, Panfila, was a housecleaner. At the time, energetic and outspoken Bedulia thought she wanted to be a lawyer. […]
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Apr
Apr
When a loved one dies, those left behind must respond to time-sensitive responsibilities and pressing estate issues while deep in grief. Often, this is much more than just a will. You can relieve some of their pain and sorrow by preparing in advance to make this process easier. On the death of her husband Allan, […]
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Apr
Apr
Holy Week, or Semana Santa, is a deeply sacred week of the year for Catholics around the world. And Lyn, our Bulacan site director, believes that her community holds it closer to their hearts than anywhere else. Their week of traditions and devotions begins on Palm Sunday. Families go to church wearing their finest clothes, […]
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Jun
Jun
The Sisters of St Joseph Mombasa run Chalice’s Mombasa sponsor site, working in the low-income neighborhoods of this coastal city in Kenya. They run three homes for children: the Grandsons of Abraham Rescue Centre, Bakitah Girls Rescue Centre, and the Shanzu Orphanage. The Grandsons of Abraham Centre rescues, rehabilitates and educates boys who have lived in […]
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Jun
Jun
Welcome to Photo Friday! Each Friday, we share photo collections of our favourite shots from our sponsor sites around the world. There’s no one quite like Dad! He’s always ready with an outpouring of wisdom, a comforting hug, or a cheesy joke. This weekend in Canada, we’re honouring dads by celebrating Father’s Day. In anticipation […]
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May
May
Ireen from Zambia, Africa, had a difficult childhood. When her father passed away, her mother couldn’t afford to care for her children with her small income as a housekeeper. She sent her four children, including Ireen, to live with their grandfather. He also had trouble providing everything the children needed, and often could not afford […]
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Jan
Jan
“We travel all the way from the East, are you sure this is the place where the King of the Jews is born?” “I am not 100% sure. We were told to follow the star. And the star stops here.” “A messy manger? To pay homage to a child born in a messy manger?” “Well, […]
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