Thomas Awiapo, a survivor of bleak poverty and hunger in his village in Ghana, will share his story of perseverance and success over a simple meal at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary. Mr. Awiapo survived with the aid of Catholic Relief Services. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is participating in CRS Rice Bowl for the 39th year in a row.
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary
100 E. Wynnewood Road
Wynnewood, PA 19096
CRS Rice Bowl is a nationwide effort administered by Catholic Relief Services to alleviate hunger both locally and abroad through four components: prayer, fasting, learning, and giving.
The event is sponsored by Catholic Relief Services, Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Region, and Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, and Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary.
Editor’s Note: For more information on CRS Rice Bowl please contact Anne H. Ayella, CRS Archdiocesan Director at 267-262-8901. For more information on Catholic Relief Services please visit crsricebowl.org.
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Jhoselyn Martinez
Communications Specialist
215-587-3747