Catholic Relief Services

Saint Joan of Arc is a familiar figure in pop culture. We know about her heroism, immense courage and faith. But those that knew her personally spoke of her incredible kindness and charity towards the poor. Her heart made an impression on everyone she knew. Let us strive to live out our faith as boldly and bravely as Saint Joan of Arc on her feast day.

(Artwork courtesy of Josiah Henley)

A new Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is raising urgent concern as cases continue to spread and cross into neighboring Uganda. Health officials warn the situation is evolving quickly—especially in areas already facing limited healthcare access, ongoing insecurity and displacement.

Containing Ebola requires rapid detection, strong local coordination and clear public information. Here are answers to key questions about the current Ebola outbreak—and how you can help 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x2TSy.

Catholic Relief Services is responding through trusted local Church partners to support front-line efforts, slow the spread of the disease and ensure families have the information and resources they need to stay safe.

Six months after Hurricane Melissa battered the Caribbean, families in Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba continue to recover from one of the most powerful Atlantic storms in more than a century.

Making landfall on October 28, 2025, as a Category 5 hurricane, Melissa brought intense winds, severe flooding and landslides that damaged homes, disrupted livelihoods and strained already vulnerable communities.

We were able to reach communities quickly—something that would have been difficult without these trusted partnerships already in place. CRS and partners provided shelter materials, food, hygiene supplies and cash support during the critical first days and weeks after the storm, helping families find safety and begin the recovery process.

Read more ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21x2RSk

At CRS, we put our faith into action to help the world’s poorest create lasting change, which is the core message in James 2:15-16 and this week’s .

Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth!

The Catholic Church is playing a critical role in the Ebola outbreak response in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. In places where fear and misinformation run high, local Church leaders can engage families directly and promote safer practices.

Catholic Relief Services is responding to this crisis by committing emergency funding and working through trusted local Church partners to help communities fight the spread of the disease.

You can help by making a gift to provide essential supplies for your sisters and brothers, lifesaving information for communities, and protective equipment for front-line responders—all working to stop the Ebola outbreak ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21x2Dm9.

🚨 We need to talk about Ebola. Following the declaration of a deadly Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Catholic Relief Services is rapidly mobilizing to support communities and limit further spread of the virus. ➡️ to learn more.

Click the 🔗 to help: https://brnw.ch/21x2Dm9.