Msgr. Robert Coll, creator of Rice Bowl, dies at 95 after a life ‘poured out in service’

Msgr. Robert Coll, creator of Rice Bowl, dies at 95 after a life ‘poured out in service’

"We give thanks for a priest whose life was a gift poured out in service" and who touched countless lives "by his compassion, leadership and unwavering faith."

Allentown, Pa., priest Msgr. Robert Coll, founder of international relief program 'Operation Rice Bowl,' dies at 95 - The Dialog

The priest who created Rice Bowl — which became Catholic Relief Services’ annual Lenten program of prayer, fasting and almsgiving for humanitarian aid — has died at age 95. Msgr. Robert J. Coll, a retired priest of the Diocese of Allentown, Pennsylvania, died April 20 in Naples, Florida, according to an April 24 obituary published by Florida Catholic, the Venice diocesan news outlet. He had relocated to the Diocese of Venice in 1999, and had for…

Msgr. Robert Coll, creator of 'Rice Bowl,' dies at 95 - Deacon Greg Kandra

From OSV News: The priest who created Rice Bowl — which became Catholic Relief Services‘ annual Lenten program of prayer, fasting and almsgiving for humanitarian aid — has died at age 95. Msgr. Robert J. Coll, a retired priest of the Diocese of Allentown, Pennsylvania, died April 20 in Naples, Florida, according to an April 24 obituary published by Florida Catholic, the Venice diocesan news outlet. He had relocated to the Diocese of Venice in 19…