The annual CCHD collection will be held November 23-24. Please insert your parish bulletin and display the poster the weekend of November 16-17. Promotional materials were mailed to your parish in early October including posters, envelopes and bulletin inserts adapted to our diocese. If you have any questions about the collection please contact Loxi Hopkins or at 563-888-4210.

Father Marvin Mottet believed that action on behalf of social justice is a necessary part of a moral life. Charity and justice are the two steps in his “two feet” approach. Too many people walk on one foot, but it takes both feet to walk. Father Mottet looked to the Gamaliel Foundation of Chicago and Quad Cities Interfaith to train and develop powerful leaders. The Mottet Leadership Institute now brings this same Gamaliel training to the Quad Cities in a 7 week format. This training is funded through the generous support of the Regional Development Authority and community donors.

National Migration week: is an opportunity to recognize the contributions of immigrants, refugees, migrants and survivors of human trafficking have done in our community. This year's theme is “Promoting a Church and a World for All," Materials can be found at https://justiceforimmigrants.org/take-action/national-migration-week/

9 Days for Life: is an annual period of prayer and actions focused on cherishing the gift of ever person's life.

National Prayer Vigil for Life: is an all-night pro-life prayer vigil held on the eve of the March for Life each January. It is held at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.

Is an Annual rally to oppose the practice of and legality of abortion. Each year the event is held in Washington, D.C. on or around the anniversary of Roe v. Wade. This year the rally will take place at noon at 12th St. on the National Mall, in between Madison Drive and Jefferson Drive.

The Catholic Social Ministry Gathering is an annual Gathering organized by the Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development in collaboration with other USCCB departments and national Catholic organizations. The annual gathering is held at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. The theme this year is: Bearing Witness: Life and Justice for All.

CRS Rice Bowl is the Lenten program of Catholic Relief Services, the official relief and development agency of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Through prayer, learning, fasting and giving, parishioners learn solidarity with families and individuals in other countries.  During Lent, Parishioners are asked to contribute to the CRS Rice Bowl collection.  These funds further the work of CRS internationally, and support of organizations locally for programs that compliment CRS objectives such as feeding the hungry.  The first 25% of the total collection is retained by the Diocese for use as grants to such local organizations.  The other 75% assists CRS to address causes of global poverty and hunger.

All grants must be in our office by MAY 15,2020. No later than 4:00 P.M. Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl Grant: Are for those organizations providing/supporting direct services to people who are hungry (first foot of Social justice). The project requesting funds must be operated within the geographical boundaries of the Diocese of Davenport. 2. Projects must conform to the social teachings of the Catholic Church. 3. The project requesting funds provides direct services to alleviate poverty and hunger in the Diocese of Davenport.

ALL GRANT APPLICATION ARE DUE DATE IN OUR OFFICE MAY 15, NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M. Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD): are for those organizations and projects that promote systemic change (second foot of social justice). To apply please send your request in a 1-2 page letter along with the Catholic Campaign for Human Development Grant Agreement.

Thank you for Participating in CRS Rice Bowl this Lent and making Lenten sacrifices that will lift up our brothers and sisters living in poverty. With a shared spirit of solidarity, we can continue to build a culture of encounter that welcomes and embraces all.

To be consistent with its purpose, the St. Vincent’s Home will focus on those projects that assist children who are in the greatest need. Projects that address children in general should explain the extent to which the project also supports children who have special needs, such as poverty, family breakdown or other disadvantage. 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.