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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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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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Pope Leo Monthly Prayer Intentions:
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Social Action Calendar:
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July 18, 2026 - July 19, 2026The Diocese occupies a total area of 2,884 km2 covering the entire Nandi County government. From the 2019 National population census, the diocese has a total population of approximately, 885,711 with an estimated over 313,655 Catholic, representing 35.4% of the population in the region. Currently, the diocese has 38 parishes with 53 local diocesan priests. One parish was created in September 2025 due to the growing Catholic population.Read More
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July 18, 2026 - July 19, 2026The funds from the MCP will enable them to: Provide formation for 30 seminarians preparing for priest hood, Offer basic health care and education to children in backward and tribal areas, strengthen rural missions by ensuring daily sustenance and medical aid for missionaries , Extend support to humanitarian initiatives including care for differently abled children, individuals with physical and mental disabilities, and elderly women residing in the destitute home.Read More
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July 18, 2026 - July 19, 2026The Diocese have witnessed several terrorist attacks by Jihadists on churches, homes, and schools and lamented with compassion for the suffering victims. This group will the following parishes: SS. Mary & Joseph, (Sugar Creek); Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, Lost NationRead More
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Sunday, July 19, 2026As the only Catholic children's home in this region, Farm of the Child serves populations with limited access to education, medical care, and pastoral support. MCP funds will be used exclusively for programmatic needs in Honduras, including: Catechesis, sacramental preparation, and faith formation. Educational materials, teacher salaries, and school operations. Medical supplies and clinical care. Food, clothing, and household needs in the children's homes. Maintenance of facilities that house, educate, and care for our youth.Read More
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July 25, 2026 - July 26, 2026The Diocese of Aitape is a remote Diocese serving about 160,000 Catholics in 33 parishes, many in mountainous areas and islands with few resources. We currently have only 20 priests, including the retired and the sick.Read More
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Read MoreThursday, July 30, 2026
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August 8, 2026 - August 9, 2026The purpose of the office of Franciscan Missions is to raise awareness of missions among people in the United States and to collect funds to support Franciscan Missions throughout the world.Read More
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August 8, 2026 - August 9, 2026They work in the Archdioceses of Havana, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Quetzaltenango (Guatemala), San Juan and Washington and in the Dioceses of Lexington, Ponce and Tabasco (Mexico). In these locations, we generally minister in schools and parishes.Read More
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August 8, 2026 - August 9, 2026The Rachel’s Vineyard ministry of post-abortion healing represents a great gift of the American Church to the Church universal. Born decades ago in the United States, this reconciling and evangelizing apostolate is only now beginning to gain consideration in other nations. Click here to learn more about the Rachel’s Vineyard Italy Mission.Read More
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August 15, 2026 - August 16, 2026The Rachel’s Vineyard ministry of post-abortion healing represents a great gift of the American Church to the Church universal. Born decades ago in the United States, this reconciling and evangelizing apostolate is only now beginning to gain consideration in other nations. Click here to learn more about the Rachel’s Vineyard Italy Mission.Read More
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Wednesday, August 19, 2026A day to honor those who provide life-saving assistance to people affected by crises worldwide.Read More
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Read MoreFriday, August 28, 2026
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Tuesday, September 1, 2026“They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks” (Is 2:4) is the theme of Pope Leo XIV’s Message.Read More
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September 5, 2026 - September 6, 2026A lay organization serving the Archdiocese of Guadalajara. Each year, VALORA assists more than 1,800 underprivileged people each year through a variety of apostolates. One of these is VALORA Counseling, through this apostolate Valora provides free personal and family counseling for low-income individuals, addressing issues such as domestic violence, gender inequality, depression, anxiety, infidelity, addictions, communication problems within couples and families, and other social challenges.Read More
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September 12, 2026 - September 13, 2026They provide assistance to the poor by educating the poor by providing free/subsidizing basic education for more than 980 children in the Northern, Southern and Western part of Nigeria; by providing free and subsidized primary health care services to the villagers and those who cannot afford the high cost of public hospitals' bills.Read More
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September 12, 2026 - September 13, 2026They have about 600 sisters are working in different countries in the world. 100 sisters work in India. Their main mission is to teach faith to the Adults and Children of rural villages, schools and hostels and Holy Spirit Old Age Home for abandoned old parents. The group will visit the following parishes on September 12 & 13: Church of the Visitation, Camanche; Our Lady of the River Church, LeClaire; Our Lady of Victory Church, Davenport; St. Ann Church, Long GroveRead More
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September 12, 2026 - September 13, 2026They work in the Archdioceses of Havana, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Quetzaltenango (Guatemala), San Juan and Washington and in the Dioceses of Lexington, Ponce and Tabasco (Mexico). In these locations, we generally minister in schools and parishes.Read More
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Sunday, September 13, 2026They provide assistance to the poor by educating the poor by providing free/subsidizing basic education for more than 980 children in the Northern, Southern and Western part of Nigeria; by providing free and subsidized primary health care services to the villagers and those who cannot afford the high cost of public hospitals' bills.Read More
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Read MoreSunday, October 18, 2026
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2026 Grants Available:
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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Parish Event:
From St. Anthony's, Davenport
St. Anthony's Book 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 hereTHURSDAY, JULY 23 at 6:30 PM. _ ST. ANTHONY, DAVENPORT
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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.
THURSDAY, JULY 9
Franciscan Action Network, Franciscan Federation, Interfaith Public Health Network, & Catholic Climate Covenant
Brother, Sister, Robot: Being Franciscan in an Age of AI
This second session in a four-part series, Franciscan Eco-Spirituality: Renewing Our Vision in a Jubilee Year, takes up one of the most pressing tensions of our time: how do we remain grounded in Franciscan values as artificial intelligence becomes part of daily life? With Pope Leo's new encyclical raising urgent concerns about AI and human dignity, this webinar will help us navigate these questions — offering a Franciscan way of seeing in an age of rapid technological change.
6:00 p.m. CT
The upcoming webinar is part of the series “Migration and Human Rights:
A Perspective From Hope,” which aims to create a space for reflection, dialogue, and hope on migration and human rights from the Catholic Church’s pastoral and prophetic perspective.
Second Webinar:The Church's Call to Defend the Dignity of Migrants - July 16, 11 CT. This second webinar will delve into the Church’s call to defend the dignity of migrants and promote a culture of welcome, solidarity, and fraternity. Speakers include Cardinal Fabio Baggio, Undersecretary of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, the Most. Rev. Brendan Cahill, Chairman of the USCCB Migration Committee, and Sister Nyzelle Dondé, Vice President of OSMECA.SUNDAY, JULY 19 THROUGH THURSDAY, JULY 23
Franciscan Federation
Virtual Pilgrimage to Assisi: Journey with Francis and Clare
Join for a transformative five-day virtual pilgrimage to the sacred city of Assisi, the heart of Franciscan spirituality. Guided by esteemed pilgrimage leaders Jean François Godet-Calogeras and Debi Haug, this immersive journey invites you to walk in the footsteps of Saints Francis and Clare—exploring the places they loved, the prayers they cherished, and the legacy they left behind.
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. CT, daily
THURSDAY JULY 9th AT 6:00 PM.
Federation, Interfaith Public Health Network, & Catholic Climate CovenantBrother, Sister, Robot: Being Franciscan in an Age of AI
This second session in a four-part series, Franciscan Eco-Spirituality: Renewing Our Vision in a Jubilee Year, takes up one of the most pressing tensions of our time: how do we remain grounded in Franciscan values as artificial intelligence becomes part of daily life? With Pope Leo's new encyclical raising urgent concerns about AI and human dignity, this webinar will help us navigate these questions — offering a Franciscan way of seeing in an age of rapid technological change.
6:00 p.m. CT
(The webinar will be recorded and a link will be shared with all who register)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 222026 Iowa Hunger Summit
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 | Des Moines, Iowa
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6
Franciscan Peace Center &
Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration
Hiroshima Nagasaki
Virtual Prayer Service
Join women religious across the country as we prayerfully honor the victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and commit ourselves to the elimination of nuclear weapons. Together, we can build a world of lasting peace.
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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 19–20 - National Prayer Vigil for Life
- Friday January 19, 2024 - March for Life In Washington DC.
- January 25-28, 2025 _ Register Now for the 2025 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering! in Washington, D.C.
- September 3- November 25, 40 Days for Life
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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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