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Mary’s Meals Walking Novena to Knock starts today

“Joy is a perfect word as Mary’s Meals bring so much joy to the children, their families, their teachers, their communities,” said organiser Patricia Friel.

2020.08.07.

Keep giving food parcels to kids this summer, says SVP to new Irish government

"We are grateful that the NI Executive listened to us," said Patrick Friel of the SVP, which wants the Dublin government to do the same.

2020.06.25.

Food banks and other Catholic social services remain operational in Dublin

“I am extremely proud of the way the team in Crosscare have responded to the crisis,” said Conor Hickey, director of Crosscare.

2020.04.12.

SVP ‘Survive on Five’ challenge: can you live on €5 a day for five days?

“Participants will have to think about and calculate every item they consume. However, this is the reality of hundreds of thousands of people in Ireland every day,” says SVP national president Kieran Stafford.

2020.02.17.

Annual deprivation rate reduced slightly but many still lack basics states SVP

“For a rich country like Ireland, it is unacceptable that so many people are going without basics,” said Kieran Stafford, National President, SVP.

2019.12.04.

Christmas Elves and Angels wanted by SVP

“Like a Christmas Angel, your gift of hope could bring little miracles to those who need it most this winter,” says SVP national president Kieran Stafford.

2019.12.02.

Dublin to hold parish food appeal for Crosscare next weekend

The generosity of parishioners last year meant that 10,000 emergency hampers were distributed to those most in need before Christmas.

2018.11.26.

Caritas India struggles to respond to Kerala flood crisis

In the space of three weeks, Kerala received 30 per cent more rain than it would normally receive in the space of a year – and the rainy season isn't over yet.

2018.08.21.

Support the elderly and vulnerable during extreme weather – Archbishop

“The weather forecast for the coming days is expected to be exceptionally cold and to include a significant snowfall. This bad weather will affect and frighten many people across our country.”

2018.02.28.

SVP Mid West launches Christmas Campaign

Minister notes “the very confidential nature of the work done and the importance of visitation in providing informal supports to people”.

2016.12.03.

Bring some food to Mass next week

Goods will be used to help stock food banks that help the neediest families and individuals.

2016.11.28.

CAFOD urges ceasefire to ease desperate situation in Syria

“Humanitarian access to vulnerable people is absolutely vital, there must be safe, unrestricted passage of aid to all parts of Syria.”

2016.08.11.

Calls for help at record levels this Christmas

SVP pays tribute to continued generosity of comedian Brendan O'Carroll & expresses concern about being able to fully meet the needs of those in difficulty.

2015.12.16.

Redemptorists launch annual Limerick hamper appeal

Appeal on behalf of Limerick's poorest began 33 years ago and more than 6,000 hampers were donated across the city and county last Christmas.

2015.11.30.

Pope Francis prays for earthquake victims

Trócaire commits an initial €400k to support communities impacted by quake in Pakistan and launches emergency appeal for donations.

2015.10.28.

The Holy Family were refugees in Egypt: Bishop

“Once again the ugly consequences of war have caused multitudes of good people to take great risks as they seek refuge in foreign lands.”

2015.09.13.

“We have sacrificed everything for our faith”

Bishops listen to "heart rending" testimony from Syrian Catholic Archbishop of Iraqi city of Mosul on the plight of his people.

2015.06.11.

Liberia declared ‘Ebola-free’

Monumental achievement for a country that reported the highest number of deaths in the largest, longest and most complex outbreak of Ebola since it first emerged in 1976.

2015.05.14.

Trócaire pledges €100,000 to Nepal disaster

Emergency appeal launched: Trócaire requests public's support to help it deliver aid to those in dire need in following massive earthquake.

2015.04.28.

Massive response to Crosscare food appeal

120 tonnes of non-perishable food donated to help those in need this Christmas.

2014.12.22.

Homelessness should be a priority issue: bishops

Faithful and people of goodwill urged to support their neighbour, the vulnerable and the elderly.

2014.12.05.

Millionth Syrian crosses border into Lebanon

Sheer number of refugees is having a devastating impact.

2014.04.08.

St Vincent de Paul help for flood victims

Support for energy, food, laundry costs, replacement of furniture and household costs.

2014.02.14.
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