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A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Aug. 14, 2021.

CMMB provides medical relief, long-term recovery in Haiti after 7.2 magnitude earthquake

Sep 14, 2021

By Autumn Jones

On August 14, Josette lost everything. A single mother, she had gone to the supermarket to sell items to support... Read more

Catholic Relief Services distributes food for school children at one of the schools in the Department of Totonicapán, Guatemala, with the help of parent volunteers. The parents who picked up food had to comply with safety protocols such as wearing a mask, hand washing, and disinfection upon entry, and social distancing was maintained at all times.

Catholic Relief Services, USDA work together to provide food for school children in Guatemala during pandemic

Aug 18, 2021

By Autumn Jones

In a normal year, Maria Quiró’s children would eat a meal at school as part of Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS)... Read more

Hurricane Matthew hits Haiti Oct. 4, 2016.

Pope Francis donates $100,000 to Haiti for hurricane relief

Oct 14, 2016

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis has decided to send an initial contribution of $100,000 to Haiti to help with emergency recovery in the... Read more

Super Typhoon Haiyan centered over Panay Island in the Philippines. Nov. 8, 2013.

Catholics pray, send aid in Typhoon Haiyan's wake

Nov 16, 2013

The Salesian religious order is responding to Typhoon Haiyan as Catholics around the world voice their prayers and support for... Read more