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The Reason Behind: Why Serve Immigrants 

May 15, 2025

By: Marissa Flores Madden  A few months ago, I received a phone call from an individual interested in the work we do at Family Immigration Services. He was a lifelong Catholic who wanted to promote the work of Catholic Charities.…

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Making the Mission: The Vital Role of Volunteers 

May 2, 2025

By Chelle Smith-Vandergriff  A natural part of human development is the innate desire to seek purpose – to find meaning in life. For Catholics, the search for individual fulfillment is influenced by the universality of our shared values and guided…

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“Strength in Community: Supporting Families Facing Hardship.” 

April 22, 2025

By: Tessa McIntyre  *MaryAnn, unable to work due to illness, couldn’t afford the prescription medicine she needed. With bills piling up, she turned to a predatory lender for a quick loan. What seemed like a temporary fix quickly became unmanageable,…

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Encounter Articles

The Reason Behind: Why Serve Immigrants 

May 15, 2025

By: Marissa Flores Madden  A few months ago, I received a phone call from an individual interested in the work we do at Family Immigration Services. He was a lifelong Catholic who wanted to promote the work of Catholic Charities.…

Read More

Making the Mission: The Vital Role of Volunteers 

May 2, 2025

By Chelle Smith-Vandergriff  A natural part of human development is the innate desire to seek purpose – to find meaning in life. For Catholics, the search for individual fulfillment is influenced by the universality of our shared values and guided…

Read More

“Strength in Community: Supporting Families Facing Hardship.” 

April 22, 2025

By: Tessa McIntyre  *MaryAnn, unable to work due to illness, couldn’t afford the prescription medicine she needed. With bills piling up, she turned to a predatory lender for a quick loan. What seemed like a temporary fix quickly became unmanageable,…

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