Founded by Pope John Paul II in 1992, the World Day of the Sick is a day called to prayer, spiritual closeness, and reflection for the entire Church and for civil society, who are all called to recognize the face of Christ in our sick and vulnerable brothers and sisters. This year’s theme – The […]
Tag Archives: hope
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Jan
Jan
When you look back at how far you’ve come, you begin to recognize the people who helped you get there. Love and support can be the reason a child believes in themselves, and both a mother’s love and a sponsor’s generosity have shaped the trajectory of Brandon’s life. At just 21, Brandon is navigating the […]
31
Dec
Dec
As we close out 2025, we welcome 2026 with open arms. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the sponsors and supporters who have helped turn dreams into reality for so many young students. As we step into this new year, our mission remains the same: to reveal God’s love in action by serving the poor, together with […]
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Sep
Sep
Eleuterio is 76 years old and lives with his wife, Nora, in a humble, rented home in Arica, Chile. It’s a busy household of nine people and three generations. Throughout his lifetime, he slowly built his life with intention, never imagining that soon he would start from scratch all over again. The couple lives with […]
02
Jul
Jul
Meet the trailblazer from rural Kenya who became her family’s first university graduate. Joyce looks around her village – even her own family – and knows she was granted an extraordinary opportunity. The fifth of her parents seven children, Joyce grew up in a tiny community in Kitui county, where Chalice’s Mercy Care site is […]
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Jun
Jun
Noela dreamed of one day helping others, even if she wasn’t sure what possibilities life might hold for her. Her family faced many challenges growing up. Noela and her four siblings were raised by her grandmother, Mary Rose, near our Nandom sponsor site in Ghana. Sponsorship found its way into Noela’s life, opening doors she […]
07
Jan
Jan
Our CMAVIL sponsor site has a complicated name, but a simple goal. The Centro Maria Auxiliadora – Villeta is run by the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, a group of religious sisters following the spiritual tradition of St. Don Bosco. Their’s is a zealous spirituality, transforming work into prayer and focusing on education with […]