CRS Rice Bowl: Pray, Fast, Give
Join Us in a Life-Changing Lenten Journey 
Each Lent, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Rice Bowl invites us to deepen our faith by praying, fasting, and giving to those in need. This powerful initiative supports communities facing hunger and poverty around the world, helping families build better futures through sustainable solutions.
A Message from Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama
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Why Participate?
At the root of this crisis is a perfect storm of poverty, climate change, conflict, and inequality. There is no one solution to breaking the cycle of hunger—but we can do our part through CRS Rice Bowl by answering Jesus’ invitation to share bread for life with our sisters and brothers during Lent—so all may live with dignity.
- Make a Global & Local Impact: Seventy-five percent of alms collected through CRS Rice Bowl supports CRS programs around the world, while twenty-five percent stays here in our diocese to help fight hunger and poverty.
- Join a Nationwide Movement: Nearly 13,000 faith communities in 180 dioceses across the U.S. are committed to practicing the traditional Lenten pillars of spirituality to help our global family with CRS Rice Bowl.
- Live Your Faith in Action: Please consider committing to supporting our sisters and brothers around the world while forming families and faith communities to be missionary disciples.
Your Gift Makes a Difference
94% of CRS expenditures go directly to programs that help those in need. Your participation supports lifesaving work in over 100 countries, providing food, education, and economic opportunities.