Catholic Relief Services

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) works in 112 countries and reaches nearly 121 million of the world’s poorest people each year with innovative solutions to tough problems like poverty, hunger, drought, disease and emergencies.  CRS is the official overseas relief and development agency of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

The Diocese of Phoenix supports the mission of CRS through two main initiatives: Operation Rice Bowl and the March Special Collection.

CST 101 | Life and Dignity of the Human Person

CST 101 is a collaborative 7-part video series presented by the USCCB and Catholic Relief Services on Catholic Social Teaching. Learn from Bishop Robert Barron, Jonathan Reyes, and Helen Alvaré as they discuss the dignity of the human person and our right to life.

Creating a Better World