Group calls for reform of CCHD as annual collection nears
This coming weekend, Nov. 21-22, Parishes in the U.S. will be taking a 2nd collection for the CCHD. Recently, it has been reported that CCHD has been providing funds to several groups that oppose the Catholic Church and/or its teachings. Before you contribute, please consider the following:The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) is highlighting its projects as the annual CCHD collection approaches. One Catholic coalition, citing several controversial grants to groups which opposed Church teaching, has called for reform of the campaign.
CCHD funding in 2008 involved 776 Catholic parishes, 18 Catholic Charities agencies and 51 religious communities, a U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) press release reports.
The CCHD said its programs empower “poor and marginalized people” to seek solutions to local problems and to improve their lives and neighborhoods. Its economic development initiatives include help for poor and low-income people to develop new business, to create new jobs and to develop family and community-owned assets.
The Campaign also educates Catholics about poverty and the faithful response to it. The CCHD also says it helps them interact with those affected by poverty.
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