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February 2-5: 2019 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering – will be held February 2-5, 2019, Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC.  The Theme is “Let Justice Flow (cf. Am. 5:24): A Call to Restore and Reconcile.”  Early bird registration rate ends November 5.
 

March 6 Ash Wednesday: 2019 Rice Bowl Collection begins.  

Rice Bowl begins Ash Wednesday, March 6. 

We hope that you take a moment to explore all the wonderful faith formation resources available for your community to walk together this Lenten season.  If you haven’t done so already, take time to explore the CRS Rice Bowl website.  Also try the CRS Rice Bowl App and receive daily reflections.   
 

• Please display your materials and invite your community to participate in CRS Rice Bowl.  Encourage them to pick up a Family Rice Bowl and use the Lenten Calendar daily to guide them in prayer, fasting and almsgiving for the 40 days during Lent.

• Funds raised in the CRS Rice Bowl collection support development projects in nearly 100 countries overseas, and 25% of the funds stay in our Diocese to support local hunger and poverty efforts. Last year we were able to distribute $17,100 locally to hunger and poverty programs across the Diocese.

• Local Rice Bowl Grant: 25% of the funds collected from the Rice Bowl Campaign remains in the Diocese to help organizations that combat hunger and poverty.  Click here for Grant Criteria and to see changes for the 2019 Grant Cycle.  Applications are due by 4:00 p.m. on May 15, 2019 (no exceptions). 

Featured Countries:

• Guatemala
• Aganda
• Sri Lanka
• Sierra Leone
• Gaza

Save the Date Printable flyer
 

Local Celebration: Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 7:00 PM. Flyer

April 21: Easter Sunday.

May 15: Rice Bowl and CCHD Grant Deadline: (New Grant deadline for 2019)

• Catholic Relief Services-Rice Bowl Grants - CRS-Rice Bowl Grant funds programs that address poverty and hunger.  (First foot of Social Action).

• Catholic Campaign for Human Development. (CCHD) CCHD Grant funds organizations and projects that promote systemic change.  (Second foot of Social Action). 

MAY IS TIME TO ORDER: Respect Life Packets: Do you want a free packet for your parish.  All orders need to be submitted no later than June 5. Please provide the following information:

Parish Name:
Contact:
Parish Mailing Address:
Phone Number:
E-mail:

Please e-mail your orders to: guerrero@davenportdiocese.org 
 

June 20, 2019: World Refugee Day (WRD)_ June 20, 2019.  Click here for toolkit

July 25-28, 2019: SAVE THE DATE: Social Action Summer Institute (SASI): This year’s theme is Cultivating Creativity in Social Justice Ministry: “Two Feet, One Voice: Building a Home for All”.  It will be held July 25-28 2019 Salt Lake City.  
 

2018/2019 Mottet Leadership Institute - is open for registration after a successful first year. Registration is limited this year to 35 people.  click here to view flyer.  Training Will be Held From 10 am to 4 pm on Seven Saturdays.

Opening retreat: Friday, September 14 at 5:30pm,
Further sessions: September 15, October 20, November 10, January 19, February 16, March 23, April 13.

You will learn: Elements of Power, Values and Self-Interest, Public Relationships, One-on-Ones, Building a Public Life. Qualities of a Leader, Building a Team, Power Analysis, Cutting Issues, Doing Actions, Entering the Public Arena, Organizing Effective Meetings, Power One-on-Ones, Media and Social Media as Part of a Change Campaign, Organizing People and Money.

September 15, 2019.  St. Vincent's Home grant deadline:  To be considered at the Fall Board meeting, applications must be postmarked by September 15th. Applicants are to be located within the 22 counties of the Diocese of Davenport or serve children within the Diocese of Davenport
 

Remittances for your  CCHD 2018 Collection funds are do as soon as possible after the collection.  Please send to the Finance Office immediately as grant determinations will be made on the funds received.  Please use remittance form. 

40 Days for Life: September 26 - November 4 , 2019.