Catholic Relief Services
Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Catholic Relief Services is the official international relief and development agency of the US Catholic community, CRS is also committed to educating the people of the archdiocese to fulfill their moral responsibilities toward our global brothers and sisters by helping the poor, working to remove the causes of poverty, and promoting social justice.


St. Anastasia School in Newtown Square was recognized on September 8th for the great generosity and compassion shown by the school community following the tragedy of the Tsunami. The school was presented with a banner made by tsunami victims as a way to say "thank you" for the school's efforts. Allie Zito, a seventh grade student at St. Anastasia's, received special recognition for her Tsunami relief efforts and was presented with her own banner and portrait.


October is CRS Fair Trade Month

The CRS Fair Trade network guarantees that disadvantaged artisans, farmers, and workers receive fair wages for their products, as well as the technical and financial assistance that many desperately need.

When you choose to buy Fair Trade products, you are making a strong connection with hardworking, but impoverished workers around the world. You can make a real positive difference in the world when you buy Fair Trade products, helping to return human dignity to people just like you!

To find out ways you can connect with Fair Trade coffee, chocolate, and crafts, visit CRS Fair Trade.


Check back for a list of upcoming Fair Trade events!

For more information about scheduling a Fair Trade sale, contact Joanne Kratz at jckratz@comcast.net.





Operation Rice Bowl 2009

Next year's highlighted countries include:

For information about CRS' advocacy issues, contact Candice Harris at charris@crs.org.







For more information about Catholic Relief Services, contact Anne Ayella, Diocesan Director:


aayella@ndsarch.org

111 South 38th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

(215) 895-3470 x717