The Annual Lenten program begins on Ash Wednesday; this collection benefits those overseas and at home. 75% of all donations go to CRS programming in targeted countries. 25% of all donations stay in our Diocese for use as grants to such local organizations. Please place your order for CRS Rice Bowl materials for the 2023 Lenten season. Your order will be shipped in January. 1-800-222-0025.
Connie Mutel will be the presenter at the April Lunch and Learn, talking about the recently published book Tending Iowa’s Land: Pathways to a Sustainable Future. She is the editor of the book. It includes science, history and stories about Iowa’s soil, water, air and biodiversity. She is a former senior science writer, and she lives in Iowa City, Iowa.
Religious Freedom Day Conference: Mark your calendars for the 10th annual Iowa Religious Freedom Day event exploring religious freedom in a divided America.
From Catholic Climate Covenant: Earth Day (April 22nd) this year’s Earth Day program theme is Simple Living: God's Vision of Abundant Life. Materials include prayers, readings, discussion questions, a short video. "Adoption of Sustainable Lifestyles", one of the seven goals of the Laudato Si' Action Platform. Click here for Earth Day Resources. The program is only available in English this year.
June 22 - June 29, 2023 - the USCCB invites Catholics to pray, reflect, and act to promote religious freedom. Resources to help Catholics pray, reflect, and take action for religious liberty can be found at the USCCB website.