Encounter at Catholic Charities

“Why I give to Catholic Charities”

February 16, 2024

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…

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Volunteer Spotlight — Finding value in service … and in each other

February 16, 2024
Mobile Food Pantry at Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri

Mason, a senior at Helias Catholic High School, knew he would need to complete service hours throughout the 2023 school year, but wasn’t quite sure how he’d get those finished,…

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Engaging with parishes: how can we help?

February 2, 2024

By Ashley Wiskirchen “How can we help them?”  I hear this question often as I participate in parish engagement work at Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri. I heard…

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Embraced by community, envisioning a radiant future

January 31, 2024

Encounter at Catholic Charities — Embraced by community, envisioning a radiant future By Litz Main The vibrant tapestry of the community at Catholic Charities has woven a new thread into…

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Creating hope where we see need

January 31, 2024

Encounter at Catholic Charities By Ashley Wiskirchen “Providing care, creating hope for those in need — regardless of faith, culture, or situation.” You may have seen this tagline on a…

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Sharing in the Master’s joy

January 31, 2024

A reflection from Board President, Mike Maag, with Tori Baker My name is Mike Maag, and I am truly honored to serve as President of the Board of Directors for…

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How implementing healthy boundaries allows us to thrive

January 31, 2024

Encounter at Catholic Charities By Ché Wilson Picture this: it’s 6:30 AM on a weekday morning, and you’ve woken up without hitting the snooze button even once. Your partner and…

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Seeking to Understand Poverty

January 19, 2024

The edges of need are so pervasive and sometimes blurry — you may not even know that your neighbor is seeking utility assistance just to keep the lights on in their home, or that a family member of your own is taking on credit card debt just to try and make ends meet.

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Gathering to learn, grow and participate in Charity and Mercy

October 27, 2023

Encounter at Catholic Charities The first PEACE event, took place at St. George Catholic Church in Linn, Mo. hosted 12 attendees. In total, 82 parishioners representing 28 parishes participated in…

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Pumpkin leaves ― The overshadowed vegetable

October 17, 2023

Encounter at Catholic Charities Posted Wednesday, October 11, 2023 7:05 pm By Judith Mutamba October is a special month for those of us in Missouri. As the weather changes from warm to cool…

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