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Our History

CAFOD was born when volunteer members of the National Board of Catholic Women organised the first Family Fast Day on Friday, March 11, 1960. Two years later, CAFOD was officially registered.

Since then we've continued to grow, alleviating poverty and working for global justice.

Thursday 14 February

Today’s reading: Luke 9:22–25
“If anyone wants to be a follower of mine, let him renounce himself and take up his cross every day and follow me.”

Sunday 17 February

Today’s reading: Luke 4:1-13
“During that time he ate nothing and at the end he was hungry. Then the devil said to him, ‘If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to turn into a loaf.’ But Jesus replied, ‘Scripture says: Human beings live not on bread alone.’”

Tuesday 19 February

Today’s reading: Matthew 6:7-15
“Give us today our daily bread.”

Friday 22 February: Lent Fast Day

Today’s reading: Matthew 5:20-26
“So then, if you are bringing your offering to the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your offering there before the altar, go and be reconciled with your brother first, and then come back and present your offering.”