Posts by Ashley Wiskirchen
Growing ministry reach through participation and formation
“This PEACE event opened hearts and minds up to what God is really calling us to do – gives us the tools to proclaim the word and do works of…
Read MoreConnecting young newcomers to schools, communities, and futures
By Amber Kemp with Ashley Wiskirchen In April of 2023, a newcomer from El Salvador arrived with her two young daughters, ages nine and six, bringing with them her mother…
Read MoreLegal services that keep vigil with clients and keep hope alive
Immigration in the United States is a complex and challenging topic to unpack – and to find yourself navigating. At Catholic Charities, our immigration legal services support family reunification and…
Read MoreHelping patients heal by sending them home with food
For families living paycheck to paycheck, an emergency of size can derail their finely-tuned ability to pay the bills. A wrecked car or a frozen pipe can put the rent,…
Read MoreCatholic parishes partner to provide mental health support for Spanish-speaking families
Ilsi Palacios is the Hispanic Services Coordinator at Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri. In her role, she provides case management for Spanish-speaking clients and manages the Clinica para…
Read MoreTaking the keys: tornado survivor moves into home four years after disaster
Four years after his home was destroyed by the tornado that tore through Jefferson City in Spring of 2019, Catholic Charities helped move Dwight Days into his new house. The…
Read MoreWhy I Give: Supporting Work with Impact
By Stan Koenigsfeld When I was first asked to share my story, the reason behind my excitement to give to Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri, the gospel at…
Read MoreCommunity Collaboration: how linking arms with community partners moves our mission forward
The crux of our work at Catholic Charities is encountering those in need, to know them, to honor their dignity, and to work alongside them to gain access to the…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Finding value in service, and in each other
By Lori Stoll with Ashley Wiskirchen Mason,a senior at Helias Catholic High School knew he would need to complete [number] service hours throughout the 2023 school year, but wasn’t quite…
Read MoreWelcome to Season Three of Mercy Moments
Created and Hosted by Marissa Flores Madden Catholic Social Teaching A Church that doesn’t provoke any crisis, a gospel that doesn’t unsettle, a Word of God that doesn’t get under…
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