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Dates to Remember:
February - Black History Month.
February 2 - World Day of Conecrated Life.
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The Diocese of Davenport Social Action Department welcomes you to our webpage. We invite you to explore our site, to witness the difference you can make by participating in the events listed on this page.
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Monthly Lunch and Learn
Social Action Monthly Lunch and Learn is held the First Thursday of the month at noon. to view or register for our next session click here.
Care for Creation: Our Next Steps
Thursday, March 4, 12:00-1:00 PM CST
The Laudato Si' jubilee year end approaches, and many now have a greater understanding of the growing impact of climate change on our communities. How can we best move forward together? What organizations and resources can we draw upon? Is there a call to greater participation by any in our diocese? Let's explore these ideas together. Click here to register or go to http://bit.ly/DioDavLunchLearn. -
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Wednesday, March 25A pledge to prayerfully support a pregnant women in your community.Read More
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Read MoreSunday, May 24
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February 17 - April 2The theme for this year is Lord, when did we see you? - Matthew 25:38.Read More
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Read MoreFebruary 17 - March 28
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Read MoreMarch 13 - March 14
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Read MoreFriday, April 2
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Read MoreApril 4 - April 5
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Saturday, May 15CRS-Rice Bowl Grant funds programs that address poverty and hunger. (First foot of Social Action). Grant Deadline: All grants must be in our office by MAY 15, 2021. No later than 4:00 P.M. Please NOTE that we are no longer using the postmarked by date. May 15 is the date your grant must be in our office without exception.Read More
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Saturday, May 15CCHD Grant funds organizations and projects that promote systemic change. (Second foot of Social Action). All grants must be in our office by May 15, 2021. No later than 4:00 p.m., in order to be considered at the June Board meeting. Please NOTE that we are no longer using the postmarked by date. May 15 is the date your grant must be in our office without exception.Read More
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Read MoreSunday, June 20
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Sunday, July 25Pope Francis announced Sunday the establishment of an international day to honor grandparents and the elderly to take place each year in July.Read More
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Wednesday, September 15To 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.Read More
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September 20 - September 26Date changed to from January to September 20th - 26th, 2021. Additional information about the celebration, next year’s National Migration theme, and resources will be made available at Justice for Immigrants website in the spring of 2021.Read More
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Local Area Events
March 8 at 6:30pm on Facebook Live for an Immigration Webinar featuring Bishop
Zinkula and Professor Raul Hinojosca-Ojeda.
April 7 at 11:00 a.m. A Holocaust Memorial Day Walk on the Streets of the former Warsaw Ghetto: Remembrance, Reflection and Hope. Click here to see flyer
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National Events:
Rice Bowl Virtual Events: Several events are schedule throughout the season for all audiences. Special Stories of Hope: School Speakers Events for elementary and high school will highlight speakers from Madagascar and El Salvador. The schedule and links to register are available online.
Flyer- English Flyer - Spanish
(All Audiences)Rice Bowl Speakers Tour - El Salvador, February, 23 at 6:30 pm. during this exclusive CRS virtual event you will hear directly from CRS program participants and young entrepreneurs in El Salvador, and from CRS water and restoration experts with experience in sustainable coffee harvesting practices. There will be opportunities to ask questions, pray and reflect together. Spanish translation will be available. Flyer Registration links below.
https://support.crs.org/form/rice-bowl-stories-of-hope (ENG),
https://support.crs.org/form/plato-de-arroz-historias-de-esperanza (SPA). -