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Welcoming the Stranger: Stories of Hope from Family Immigration Services 

March 7, 2025

By: Marissa Flores Madden  For over a decade as a high school campus minister I had the opportunity to accompany students on a number of immersion retreats featuring lessons on U.S. immigration and Catholic social teaching.  On one such retreat,…

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Empowering Parishes to Serve: Charity and Mercy Grants 

February 24, 2025

By: Litz Main  One of the most rewarding aspects of my role is reviewing grant applications and witnessing the incredible work parishes undertake to serve their communities. Each application tells a story of hope, compassion, and unwavering dedication, filling me…

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Feeding the Hungry: Innovations in Nutrition and Health 

February 17, 2025

Chelsea Robbins  As we enter 2025, it’s clear that the fight against hunger and malnutrition is not just about feeding people—it’s about creating lasting solutions that empower individuals, families, and communities to thrive. At Catholic Charities of Central and Northern…

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How the social teachings of the church help us realize our mission 

November 25, 2022

By Lori Stoll  When I began working at Catholic Charities in 2020 our Executive Director, Dan Lester, would often use the term ‘Catholic Social Teaching‘ with our staff, referencing the body of church teachings that serve as the foundation of…

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Encounter at Catholic Charities

November 11, 2022

By Daniel Lester “The Church cannot neglect the service of charity any more than she can neglect the Sacraments and the Word.”  Deus Caritas Est (22) – Pope Benedict XVI Every day, all around the world, millions of people experience…

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