Rice Bowl makes family table an 'altar' of service, says founder – Catholic Philly
Rice Bowl makes family table an ‘altar’ of service, says founder In this undated photo, Msgr. Robert Coll, creator of the Rice Bowl Lenten initiative, speaks with youth during a Catholic Relief Services mission to African nations. Msgr. Coll started Rice Bowl in 1975 as a means of countering hunger while deepening campaign participants’ faith. (Photo courtesy of Al and Camille St. Pierre) By Gina Christian • Posted February 16, 2021 A nationwide Lenten tradition traces its roots to the Philadelphia area – and to a priest who wanted to make the family dining room table an “altarâ€...
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