From the Chancellor

August 1, 2003 JOB

CROP WALK STATEMENT: In accord with the decision of Catholic Relief Services, (the international relief organization of the U.S. Bishops) to withdraw as a designated agency of CROP Walk, parishes are instructed not to participate in or promote CROP Walk. Instead, parishes are encouraged to find ways to support other international relief efforts, as well as local efforts such as food pantries and meals for the homeless. An alternative hunger/poverty event is being created by the Peace and Social Justice Ministry in cooperation with CRS and will be available to parishes for their 2004 spring events. Further details about the new program, as well as additional information on the decision to withdraw from CROP Walk, may be found at www.paxjoliet.org.