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Social Action Upcoming Events
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Two Feet Social Action Newsletter
The newsletter is distributed monthly via email using Substack. Previous Issues
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2027 Available Grants:
Grand Deadline May 15 by 4:00 p.m.
Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl: For those providing/supporting direct services to people who are hungry (first foot of Social justice). Applications must be received in the Social Action Office by May 15th by 4:00 p.m., no exceptions.
Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD): For those organizations and projects that promote systemic change (second foot of social justice). To apply please send your request in a 1-2 page letter along with the Catholic Campaign for Human Development Grant Agreement. Applications must be received in the Social Action Office by May 15th. by 4:00 p.m., no exceptions.
Grant Deadline September 15
St. Vincent’s Home: Applicants are to be located within the 22 counties of the Diocese of Davenport or serve children within the Diocese of Davenport. To be considered at the fall board meeting, applications must be postmarked by September 15.
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Monthly Lunch and Learn
Social Action Monthly Lunch and Learn is held the First Thursday of the month at noon. to view or register for our next session click here.
For those not available at that particular time, the session will be recorded and available on the Diocesan YouTube channel. In addition, Barb Arland-Fye will publish a series of articles on the experience beginning with the November 11 issue of The Catholic Messenger. -
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Laudate Deum:
Pope Francis released his follow up to Laudato Si' on October 4. In the apostolic exhortation, Laudate Deum. The new document underscores the urgent reality that we are running out of time to reverse the environmental inertia that threatens our common home.
We strongly encourage you to read Laudate Deum The document can be downloaded here: www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/20231004-laudate-deum.html
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News
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September 19By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger Their journeys began from different starting points but the three Iowa women featured in this story share a common passion for accompanying refugees striving to rebuild their lives in Iowa. We share their stories to raise awareness about National Migration Week, Sept. 23-29, which culminates with the World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR) on Sept. 29. Some 43.4 million refugees are among 120 million people forcibly displaced as of May 2024, USA for the UN Refugee Agency reports.Read More
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The Diocese of Davenport Social Action Department welcomes you to our webpage. We invite you to explore our site, to witness the difference you can make by participating in the events listed on this page.
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Social Action Calendar:
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Read MoreNovember 1, 2026 - November 30, 2026
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November 14, 2026 - November 15, 2026
The Catholic Campaign for Human Development is the national anti-poverty program in the U.S. dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty by funding community programs.Read More -
Sunday, November 15, 2026The theme is “The Lord is the refuge of the poor"Read More
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Read MoreWednesday, February 10, 2027
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Read MoreWednesday, February 10, 2027
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Read MoreSunday, March 28, 2027
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Saturday, May 15, 2027Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD): for those organizations and projects that promote systemic change (second foot of social justice). To apply, please send your request in a 1-2-page letter along with the CCHD Grant Agreement. Applications must be received in the Social Action Office by 4 p.m. on May 15, no exceptions.Read More
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Saturday, May 15, 2027Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl: for those providing/supporting direct services to hungry people (the first foot of Social justice). Applications must be received in the Social Action Office by 4 p.m. on May 15, no exceptions.Read More
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Parish Event:
From St. Anthony's, Davenport
St. Anthony's Book Study Club: meets on Mondays from 6:00-7:30 in the parish center at St. Anthony's. This is open to everyone. If you have questions please contact Nancy Stone [email protected] Looking for volunteer opportunities consider McAnthony Window. Please contact the church office at 563-322-3303. Learn more here -
Other events:Please visit the Catholic Messenger events page to find local and other events around the Diocese. List of events: https://catholicmessenger.net/2024/02/calendar-of-events-post.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4
Sisters of St. Benedict
What it Means to Serve God: Inspiration from the Life of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
Join for this special program which reflects on the life, works, and thoughts of Archbishop Sheen. The program will explore video content and excerpts from Venerable Sheen's book, "Life is Worth Living," as a means to inspire us in a life of love and service. During the program there will be time for group discussion.
Tea and conversation will follow.
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. CT
Benet House Retreat Center
2200 88th Ave W.
Rock Island, IL 61201
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9
How a Super El Niño May Impact Our Common Home and the Vulnerable
Monday, November 9, 2026 (2:00-3:00 p.m. ET/1:00-2:00 p.m. CT/12:00-1:00 p.m. MT/11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. PT)
Scientists warn that a “Super El Niño” event is developing in the Pacific Ocean, already profoundly disrupting global weather patterns and promising severe ecological threats to our common home, along with a dramatic increase in impacts on our most vulnerable neighbors.
Click here to register and learn about the science and possible impacts of El Niño events, what makes this year’s a “Super El Niño,” and how climate change may affect El Niño events from Dr. Carlos Javier Martinez, senior climate scientist with the Climate & Energy program at the Union of Concerned Scientists.Economic Justice For All
40th Anniversary Study Series
Join us for a collaborative five-week study of this powerful document, leading up to an anniversary event on November 12!
This will be via Zoom Wednesday evenings from 8:00-9:00 pm Eastern on October 7, 14, 21, 28, and November 4.Co-sponsored by the Catholic Labor Network, the Institute for Social Concerns, and NACSAM.Webinar: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 
The Catholic Labor Network & more
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Economic Justice for All
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the U.S. Catholic Bishops’ pastoral letter, Economic Justice for All, and it’s continued relevance for today.
With three expert panelists, explore the history and background of Economic Justice for All. Then, hear an assessment of where we are regarding economic justice today. Finally, discuss connections between the 1986 pastoral letter and Pope Leo’s new encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas.
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. CT
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National Events:
- September 3- November 25, 40 Days for Life
- November 24 Solemnity of Christ the King. All materials except for the summary are available at www.usccb.org/ChristtheKing.
- Annual Pro - Life Events
- January 21-22 : National Prayer for Life
- Friday January 22: March for Life In Washington DC.
- January 31 - Feb 2: Register Now for the 2027 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Catholic Mobilizing Network
First Friday Prayer Vigil
Join this virtual prayer vigil to stand in solidarity with people facing execution, their victims, and all who are impacted by the unjust system of capital punishment.
1:00 p.m. CT
- September 3- November 25, 40 Days for Life