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A Call to Serve and Save Lives

July 21, 2023

By Judith Mutamba You may know that cardiovascular diseases are among the leading cause of premature death in the USA and, indeed, across counties in Missouri. Common cases of cardiovascular disease we see frequently in our communities and in our…

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Commemorating National Immigrant Heritage Month

June 12, 2023

¡Celebremos el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Inmigrante! By Marissa Flores Madden and Moses Soisa Marissa: As a spouse, granddaughter, and friend of immigrants, my life has been immeasurably blessed by relationships and cultures from all over the world. Soy esposa,…

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Reducing Barriers to Mental Health Care for Spanish-Speaking Families

May 30, 2023

By Ilsi Palacios with Ashley Wiskirchen May is Mental Health Awareness Month! As we grow in our understanding of the value of caring for our mental health, we still encounter barriers for many in our service area. Some of these…

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Encounter Articles

En búsqueda de un horizontelleno de esperanza

September 18, 2023

ENCUENTRO DE CARIDADES CATÓLICAS Ilsi Palacios Posted Thursday, September 14, 2023 2:02 pm Por: Ilsi Palacios CLICK HERE to read this article in English. Un viaje hecho con la esperanza en un futuro mejor es emprendido por muchos que dejan su país natal.…

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Searching for a horizon full of hope

September 18, 2023

Ilsi Palacios | PHOTO BY ASHLEY WISKIRCHEN HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para leer este artículo en español. A journey made with hope for a better future is taken by many who leave their native country. They hope to find a new…

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Back to school reflections: New beginnings and old lessons

August 23, 2023

Encounter at Catholic Charities By Nohemi Trujillo and Andrea Bustillo Lozano As the swing of August sets in, we find ourselves once again at the close of summer and embarking on the new routines of fall. Students across our diocese…

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Upcoming Events

Sep 25

Food Pantry Open

September 25 @ 4:00 pm

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Sep 27

Food Pantry Open

September 27 @ 4:00 pm

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Sep 29

Food Pantry Open

September 29 @ 10:00 am

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