Great Lent 2026 – Introduction
Once again, we begin our journey through Great Lent, offering ourselves in repentance to our all-good and all-loving Creator.
Latest Updates
You Can Give New Life this Lent
As St. John Chrysostom proclaims, we are called to practice almsgiving—opening our hearts to offer Christ's love in the service of others.
Lebanon: A Dairy Farmer Realizes His Dream in North Lebanon
“With IOCC’s support, we’ve learned more about temperature-controlled pasteurization processes, proper sterilization protocols, and labeling and storage systems.”
Ukraine: New Appliances for Displaced Elderly in Zakarpattia
“These appliances have enabled us to provide better quality care to our residents. We no longer experience breakdowns with the washing machines.”
IOCC Volunteer Update | 2026 Issue 1
IOCC expanded emergency relief in the Holy Land, providing food, clean water, hygiene items, infant care supplies, and critical medical assistance to families affected by conflict.
There is Still Time to Tackle Hunger!
The big game is just days away, but there is still time for your parish to team up with IOCC in the Annual Souper Bowl of Caring!
Sowing Seeds of Hope in Georgia
“IOCC helped me keep going,” Bachuki said. He continued, “they showed me how to use my small piece of land in winter to grow crops we can sell. This is not just training, it’s hope.
Curing Disease Was Only the Beginning
Asasu is a mother of two in Ethiopia. She earns a very modest income growing and selling vegetables. Supporting a family through farming is difficult, making it harder is the fact that both she and her husband live with podoconiosis.
Huda’s Journey to New Friendships
IOCC provides refugee services at the camp for struggling families like Huda’s. Her brother, Khaled, had his vision tested at an IOCC clinic, where he received glasses.
New Year, New Hope — Thanks to You
With your help, someone could remember 2026 as the year their life turned around. Start the New Year by helping someone make a new beginning.