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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,  

This weekend, our diocese is taking up the national collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD).  Your support for this collection November 15/16 brings change to communities across the country and empowers those living in poverty to transform their communities into reflections of the Kingdom of God. For more than 50 years, CCHD has helped low-income people address the root causes of poverty and injustice, not by giving “one-size-fits-all” handouts, but by funding local organizations that empower low-income people to make positive impacts in their own communities. This grassroots model allows people to use their experiences and knowledge of their communities to build coalitions of faith leaders, local businesses, and other neighbors who work together to find solutions that benefit everyone. 

When you give to the CCHD collection, you make an impact nationally and at home, because 25% of your contribution stays within your own diocese. This way you help your own community build on this legacy of success while also helping communities across the country. You can find more information about our local CCHD grants at www.catechesis.diojoliet.org/cchd. 

Please prayerfully consider how you can help CCHD this year.  If you would like more information about the national collection and the people it supports, visit www.usccb.org/cchd.  

Thank you for joining us to work on the margins and break the cycle of poverty. With best wishes, I ask God to bless you always.  

As I remain –  

Sincerely yours in Christ, 
Most Reverend Ronald A. Hicks 
Bishop of Joliet