D&P goes back to the basics
Climate change has refocused the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace’s commitments in Africa and worldwide.
Catholic bishops, organizations join forces to help Syrian refugees
OTTAWA - For the first time, several Catholic aid agencies are joining with the Canadian bishops to mount a joint appeal to raise funds to help Syrian refugees.
Action demanded on refugees
Church leaders and organizations are demanding stronger action from the Canadian government in response to the Syrian refugee crisis.
On the World Day of Prayer for Care of Creation on Sept. 1, the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace launched its fall campaign demanding action on climate change.
The Canadian Catholic Organizations for Development and Peace will model its statement of principles on the “CRS Guiding Principles” developed by the American Catholic aid agency Catholic Relief Services.
D&P names David Leduc its new executive director
Romeo Maoine was a man of Catholic action
Romeo Maione was all talk but it was glorious talk, talk that made things happen. Mr. Maione used every podium and platform he could find to make the Church real and alive in the world.
Romeo Maoine was a man of Catholic action
Romeo Maione was all talk but it was glorious talk, talk that made things happen. Mr. Maione used every podium and platform he could find to make the Church real and alive in the world.
LONDON, Ont. - Every other year, student trustees from across Ontario meet in a designated city for a weekend of faith, fellowship and leadership development.
D&P's Nepal aid tops $600,000
The Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace has so far collected $600,800 for relief efforts in Nepal.
The development arm of Canada’s Department of Foreign Affairs Trade and Development will match all funds collected by May 25.
While Philippines President Benigno Aquino III was in Ottawa signing a May 8 agreement to govern how more than $90 million in Canadian aid is spent, the Canadian bishops’ development agency was holding community meetings in the Philippines trying to ensure local people get new permanent homes close to their jobs, family and community.
OTTAWA - Canada's Catholic bishops and the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (D&P) have launched a joint emergency campaign to help earthquake victims in Nepal.
10 years at D&P helm an ‘enriching’ experience for Casey
Ten years of fighting off friendly fire attacks from the pro-life movement and politically motivated budget cuts from Ottawa has left outgoing Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace executive director Michael Casey feeling inspired, consoled, hopeful and at peace.
Going hungry to help feed the poor
What makes it possible is doing it together. Since Ash Wednesday, a colleague and I have been fasting — taking only one meal of soup and bread a day.
Priest advocates for peace in Colombia
Nobody has shot at Fr. Jesus Alberto Franco since Feb. 13, 2013. But that doesn’t necessarily mean the situation in Colombia is getting better.