Lent is a sacred time for reflection, renewal, and spiritual growth.

This report highlights the tangible results of our efforts and the steps we will take to continue making a positive difference.

“Loneliness and the feeling of being unwanted is the most terrible poverty.” -St. Mother Theresa of Calcutta Loneliness is one of the deepest aches of the human heart, a silent suffering felt by young and old alike, by the baptized and those far from Church. In our increasingly individualistic age, the cry of the lonely can sound loud in the stillness of everyday life. Yet, our Catholic tradition through the wisdom of saints and the teachings of popes, offers both consolation

Health is a shared responsibility.

Saint Marguerite’s life speaks powerfully to the modern challenges faced by mothers around the world.

This year, we have witnessed remarkable resilience and quiet heroism: mothers welcoming new life against great odds, healthcare professionals serving with skill and conscience, and communities strengthened through compassionate care. These moments are made possible by you.

At the heart of Christmas is a mother’s “yes.” Mary’s love and trust welcomed Christ into the world, revealing how deeply God honors motherhood.

Take a moment this week to thank God for a blessing in your family or community.

Today, as the Church celebrates the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, MaterCare International gives thanks for the protection of Our Lady over mothers, families, and all who serve them.

Just as Christ entered a world in need of peace, we are called to bring peace to every mother who waits and prays for a safe delivery.

140,000 Steps. $14,000 of Hope.

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Motherhood can be exhausting. Remember that holiness is not about faultless performance. The saints knew weakness, they knew failure. On All Saints, we recall that victory is won in Christ. Allow yourself a moment of rest, of hope, of remembering that you are not alone in this journey.

When our supporters were asked, "What aspects of maternal health care are most meaningful to you?" they selected these TOP 4 maternal health care priorities: Others included; To complete the survey yourself, go to our Planned Giving Survey here .

“We know enough to act now. It could be done; it ought to be done; and in the name of social justice and human solidarity, it must be done.” - Dr. Halfdan Mahler, WHO Director-General (1987)

Located at Via Paolo VI 21, just steps from St Peter’s Square, the Istituto Maria SS. Bambina enjoys one of the most privileged views in all of Rome.

A bequest is one of the simplest and most flexible ways to make a future gift that costs you nothing today.

Let us, then, renew our vision of the Church, not as a ladder of ranks, but as a communion of vocations.

The 2026 Rome Conference will not only honor the past 30 years, but also renew our commitment to the future.

When we take rosary beads in our hands, we are not merely reciting words. The Rosary is a journey through the life of Christ with Mary as our guide.