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Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri: A Year of Learning, Growth, and Inspiration 

October 25, 2024

By Litz Main, Executive Director  As I reflect on my first year as Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri, I am filled with profound gratitude and admiration. The past year has been one of learning about…

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A message from Catholic Charities’ new board president

October 9, 2024

By Scott Thrasher My name is Scott Thrasher, recently named Board President of Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri (CCCNMO). My wife Kris and I are 40-year members of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Columbia, Mo. This is…

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A message from Catholic Charities’ new board president

October 9, 2024

By Scott Thrasher My name is Scott Thrasher, recently named Board President of Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri (CCCNMO). My wife Kris and I are 40-year members of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Columbia, Mo. This is…

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Encounter Articles

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 the inaugural PEACE events hosted in each deanery of the…

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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 to cold, we look ahead to winter months. The month…

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