Catholic Faith
Divine Mercy Sunday
On the Second Sunday of Easter, we commemorate Divine Mercy Sunday, a Catholic feast day that observes St. Faustina Kowalska’s visions of Jesus.
February 26, 2026
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The Easter Catalog Makes It Easy for You To Bless the Lives of Impoverished Families Around the World
Cross Catholic Outreach empowers the work of frontline Catholic religious and lay partners and other relief organizations serving the poor and vulnerable in over 30 countries. To further that transformative work, choose gifts from the Easter Catalog that support projects closest to your heart. Options include projects for food, water & health, housing, education, emergency aid, orphans and vulnerable children or some other life-enriching outreach. Your generosity will have a lasting impact because it addresses critical needs with meaningful solutions in Christ’s name.
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Lenten Activities for Catholic Families
Grow your faith this holy season by using our free Lent Activity Guide for Children and Families. This six-week guide includes spiritual reflections and hands-on activities that align with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Liturgical Calendar. A special feature of this year’s guide is Anna’s Water Journey, a fictional story about a girl in Africa that illustrates the unique water challenges children in developing countries face. Other activities include crafts such as Lent Sunflowers, a Resurrection Garden, Magazine Beads, a Palm Cross and more. Sign up for weekly reminder emails so you don’t miss anything. Get started now!
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Transform the lives of the poor by meeting their most urgent needs. Your gift can support critical ongoing programs or provide lifesaving supplies such as food or medicine when disasters strike. Be an answer to prayer. Make a gift today!
Give in Honor of a Loved One
Make a gift in honor of a friend or family member! It’s an easy way to raise awareness of the Church’s work while making a difference in the lives of the poor. Once you complete the checkout process, let your honoree know about your gift by sending a printed certificate or e-card.
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Catholic Faith
Holy Thursday: Jesus’ Commandment to Love and Serve Others
Holy Thursday, also known as Maundy Thursday, commemorates Jesus’ Last Supper with his disciples and his arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane.
February 10, 2026
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Our Lady of Lourdes: The Story, the Feast and the Saint
On Feb. 11, we commemorate the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and her apparition to St. Bernadette in southern France in 1858.
January 22, 2026
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More than 94 percent of all organizational expenses, including donated goods, went directly to programs that help the poor.
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