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Living Our Faith Through Legislative Advocacy
Help International Communities Overcome Devastating Hunger
Communities worldwide are experiencing unprecedented and life-threatening levels of hunger and malnutrition. This weekend, we welcome Deacon John Gomez, a Catholic Relief Services Global Fellow, who will preach at St. Mary about the international portion of the U.S. Farm Bill. CRS receives significant funding from the Farm Bill to teach farmers new techniques to grow their own food.
After Mass, you will have an opportunity to join with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic Relief Services in urging Congress to pass a Farm Bill that continues to efficiently and effectively addresses long term solutions to this hunger.
To access a ready-made email to send to Congress text NCCW or 677-68. You will immediately receive a message with a link to further information and an email to send to Congress.
"In the Catholic Tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation."
United States Conference of Catholic Bishop
Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship
FOR YOUR INFORMATION AND CONSIDERATION:
The "Farm Bill" oversees international programs that address hunger and its root causes. A bill recently introduced in the House for inclusion in the Farm Bill would effectively end critical U.S. programs designed to fight global hunger and build communities’ resilience. This is a dangerous proposition for millions of people—especially children.
FARM BILL
For more detailed information, please click on the link below:
Farm Bill Letter of Principles
This letter is supported by:
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
Catholic Rural Life
Catholic Charities USA
Society of St. Vincent DePaul, USA
If you wish to send an email of support, click on the link below:
Letter of Support