February 25, 2026
Lent 2026: “Invisible Poverty”
Caritas Diocesan of Trieste launches an appeal to the community to support the Diocesan Solidarity Fund through donations and volunteer hours.
Lent returns as a “favorable time,” an invitation to return to the heart and widen our gaze toward those who live beside us. With the message “Invisible Poverty,” our Diocese wishes to bring to light forms of hardship that make no noise, hidden behind serene faces and apparently orderly lives, yet real and present in our neighborhoods.
In Trieste, there is a discreet poverty made up of daily needs that often remain in the shadows.
- Housing and energy poverty: rents that are difficult to sustain and electricity and gas bills that accumulate.
- Adults living alone: people, often over 55, marked by precariousness and loneliness.
- Uncovered healthcare needs: dental care, prosthetics, or medical visits postponed due to lack of resources.
- Working poor: people whose already fragile financial balance can suddenly collapse because of an unexpected event.
The Fund is a concrete tool for these individuals and families, supported by the Diocesan Listening Center, the Refettorio, and parish Listening Centers. Parishes act as valuable “antennas,” discreetly identifying the most hidden needs.
“Dignity often chooses silence,” recalls Father Giovanni La Manna SJ, Director of the Diocesan Caritas. “For this reason, the Christian community is called to a careful and merciful gaze. Charity is not only material help: it is closeness, respect, and sharing.”
How to participate
During Lent 2026, everyone can contribute in two ways:
- Financial donation: support the Solidarity Fund according to your means.
- Donation of time: volunteering in Caritas services or in your parish.
The goal is to ensure that no poverty remains invisible and that Easter finds a more attentive and fraternal community.
Support the Diocesan Solidarity Fund
Help those experiencing invisible poverty in our area with a donation:
Help those experiencing invisible poverty in our area with a donation:
Fondazione Diocesana Caritas Trieste Onlus
Address: Via Cavana 15 – 34124 Trieste
Tax Code: 90127730324
Bank: INTESA SAN PAOLO SPA
IBAN: IT30J0306909606100000159529
Reference: Invisible Poverty
Address: Via Cavana 15 – 34124 Trieste
Tax Code: 90127730324
Bank: INTESA SAN PAOLO SPA
IBAN: IT30J0306909606100000159529
Reference: Invisible Poverty
Would you like to offer your time as a volunteer? Contact us or reach out to your parish to learn how to collaborate.