Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We are motivated by the Gospel of Jesus Christ to cherish, preserve and uphold the sacredness and dignity of all human life, foster charity and justice, and embody Catholic social and moral teaching as we act to:

PROMOTE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT by responding to major emergencies, fighting disease and poverty, and nurturing peaceful and just societies; and,

SERVE CATHOLICS IN THE UNITED STATES as they live their faith in solidarity with their brothers and sisters around the world.

As part of the universal mission of the Catholic Church, we work with local, national and international Catholic institutions and structures, as well as other organizations, to assist people on the basis of need, not creed, race or nationality.

We put our faith into action to help the world’s poorest create lasting change.

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Misión de Catholic Relief Services (Caritas)

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) cumple la misión y el compromiso que los obispos católicos de los Estados Unidos han asumido. Nuestra misión es: ayudar a los pobres y vulnerables en el extranjero. El Evangelio de Jesucristo nos motiva a valorar y defender la naturaleza sagrada y la dignidad de la vida humana. Además, nos impulsa a ser caritativos y a encarnar la doctrina social y moral de la Iglesia con el fin de:

Como parte de la misión universal de la Iglesia Católica, colaboramos con instituciones católicas locales, nacionales e internacionales. También colaboramos con otras organizaciones para asistir a las personas en necesidad, sin importar su religión, raza o nacionalidad.

Ponemos la misión de CRS y nuestra fe en acción para ayudar a los más pobres y promover e implementar cambios duraderos.

The Diocese of Trenton CRS Advocacy Chapter is made up of committed faith-filled individuals from anywhere in the Diocese of Trenton (Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean Counties). The Chapter supports the efforts of Catholic Relief Services, the international aid branch of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Through advocacy and relationship building with N.J. Congressional representatives and awareness programs, the DoT CRS Chapter seeks to defend the most vulnerable around the world who struggle each day from systemic hunger, the devastating effects climate change and war/violence.

Chapter members participate in monthly national calls with CRS staff to hear about efforts across the world. Members also gather monthly as a chapter to discuss local efforts and initiatives.

We are asked to try to build relationships with Congress people representing New Jersey, write letters to news outlets to build awareness of CRS' efforts abroad, look for ways to build financial support for CRS through programs and advocacy work so CRS, in turn, can put it where it is most needed to combat the world's most difficult situations.

CLICK HERE FOR THE DOT CRS CHAPTER PAGE...

Brenda L. Rascher, MSW, JD
Diocesan Liaison
Catholic Relief Services
Office of Catholic Social Services
Diocese of Trenton
701 Lawrenceville Road
P.O. Box 5147
Trenton, NJ 08638-0147

Office:  1-609-403-7180
Fax:  609-406-7422

brasch@dioceseoftrenton.org

CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES

CRS is at the COP28

CRS not only attending the COP28, but also presenting on the issues confronting our world as a result of climate change.   
Check out it out: 
 https://www.crs.org/media-center/news-release/crs-advocates-climate-finance-loss-and-damage-fund-cop28-climate-change .

CRISIS IN THE HOLY LAND

Head of Catholic Relief Services speaks on Gaza: "We need to act now to prevent a total humanitarian catastrophe" - see what he said!

Call to: 

     Pray the Rosary for peace in the Holy Land & Ukraine.
 
     Please respond in charity to the extent that you are 
     willing and able to Catholic Relief Services at this link:                   support.crs.org/donate/holy-land-conflict.

GET TO KNOW THE AWESOME WORK 
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES 
DOES FOR US AROUND THE WORLD! 

Check out their Instagram video to see how while "Millions of animals died during the drought in Northern Kenya, but not here. See how irrigation from a solar panel pump saved these animals and how it could save even more."
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cw-po7yNESJ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==