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Prayer & Reflection - December 27, 2023 - The first day of the week is always a busy day. But Mary Magdalene found the time to go and seek Jesus. After the traumatic experience of seeing Jesus crucified, Mary did what she needed to do to go through the mourning process. I wonder if she was feeling a bit hopeless and lost. I…

Story - November 1, 2018 - In 2012, in response to the tragedy of five youths dying by suicide, staff at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City (CCAOKC) decided to establish a suicide prevention program for the community using a trauma-informed care approach. Amy Shipman, director of counseling, and Aimee Ryan, director of social work, were part of the…

Prayer & Reflection - December 3, 2022 - Go and set the world on fire! Today is the feast day of St. Francis Xavier, a 16th century Jesuit missionary. When he was being sent by St. Ignatius Loyola to the Far East, he was told to “go and set the world on fire.” He did just that, as he was an insatiable laborer…

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Prayer & Reflection - December 21, 2023 - Have you ever been so filled with joy that you could not contain yourself? You walked down the street smiling and greeting every stranger? You couldn’t stop humming or singing a happy tune? You had an extra spring in your step? You could hardly sit still? It is easy to imagine that feeling in today’s…

Job - September 4, 2024 - Ministry:  Newcomers – Migration and Refugee Services Primary Office: Manassas Hours per Week: 40 non-exempt, Monday through Friday Starting Hourly Rate: $24.14 Staff Supervisor: Site Supervisor Telework Available: Hybrid 1 day after 90 days of training. Position Description: The Case Manager I Mental Health of the Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington (CCDA), Migration and Refugee…

Story - March 25, 2020 - COVID-19 poses a stark threat to homeless individuals in the Portland area. “It’s a large population hugely at risk, and they may be less able to access health care if they do get sick,” said Travis Phillips, director of Community Development and Housing at Catholic Charities. In the past two years, the number of people…

Prayer & Reflection - December 2, 2022 - The Mass readings Advent have always been favorites of mine for the themes they frequently address, particularly God’s great reversals – where the proud and mighty are cast down and the lowly lifted up – as well as God’s restoring to wholeness those who suffer in this world. In today’s readings, both the Prophet Isaiah…

Prayer & Reflection - December 20, 2023 - On this third Wednesday of Advent, God invites us to slow down and take the time to prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus. Today’s gospel presents the ultimate example of discipleship, Mary. In what can be seen as a frightening moment, she took the time to reflect, remain open to God, and allow…

Job - August 30, 2024 - BACKGROUND Description of Cleveland/Northeast Ohio: Northeast Ohio is home to 700-plus business headquarters, a workforce of 1.8 million people, and more than 25 higher education institutions with 40,000 annual graduates. The region is Ohio’s largest economy – over 30% of the state – and has close proximity to 50% of the U.S. population. Northeast Ohio…

Story - March 25, 2020 - As Catholic Charities of Tennessee executive director Judy Orr leads her agency’s response to the deadly March 3 tornado, every plan must be vetted to comply with the latest precautions against the coronavirus pandemic. One of the chief concerns is how to provide counseling services to those who experienced the trauma of the tornado, followed…