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Stopping the roller coaster of drug addiction
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Story - July 1, 2019 - Chris Baglin has lived the classic roller coaster life, the ups and downs fueled by an addiction to drugs. Now he says he has left the ride for good, with the help of St. Luke’s Center, an alcohol and drug treatment facility run by Catholic Charities Miami. The drama began early. Since his biological parents…
Third Sunday of Lent, 2023
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Prayer & Reflection - March 12, 2023 - “Is God in our midst or not?” What a provocative question in today’s first reading! Especially when confronted by the pain we see in our world today. To understand today’s gospel story, we must appreciate the history of Samaria and Israel. After being conquered by Assyria, Samaritans worshiped Assyrian gods while continuing to worship the…
Every action counts
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Story - July 6, 2020 - Tharmini Umakaran came to the United States in 2018. She left her homeland of Sri Lanka at the age of five, fleeing civil war. Thirteen years later, as the nation celebrates World Refugee Day, June 20, Umakaran is thankful to those who helped her and her parents along the way. This year’s theme, “Every Action…
Bringing families together
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Story - January 6, 2016 - I came to Catholic Charities of Stockton in 2012 for help with my citizenship case. I needed to petition for my husband, Frandy Ramirez. We have been married since 2008. My husband has not seen his family in Guatemala for the past 10 years. We have been waiting for a solution since then. He was…
Casting a wide net of mercy
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Prayer & Reflection - December 4, 2023 - As we begin our Advent journey, we’re invited to release and refresh ourselves from the many wounds we carry, both personally and professionally. We need to make fresh room in our hearts for the presence of the baby Jesus, who comes as a vulnerable child, and the human and divine healer and new light of…
CCUSA disappointed by Senate vote to potentially repeal, replace ACA
News - July 26, 2017 - Alexandria, Va. — Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) President and CEO Sister Donna Markham, OP, PhD, expressed disappointment in response to the Senate vote yesterday to move forward on a bill to potentially repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. “CCUSA is deeply disappointed that the Senate has voted to move forward on a bill to…
Members of Caritas Pakistan visit CCUSA
Story - January 23, 2020 - In January 2020, two members of Caritas Pakistan visited the offices of Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) in Alexandria, Va., to discuss best practices in disaster management. Amir Robin, regional emergency officer, and Sanam Samuel, manager of finance and operations, had been scheduled to attend CCUSA’s Applied Institute for Disaster Excellence (AIDE) in December 2019, but…
Tuesday of the second week of Lent, 2023
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Prayer & Reflection - March 7, 2023 - Today’s Gospel is the source for the very familiar saying, “Practice what you preach.” We hear Jesus admonish the Scribes and Pharisees, as their words and actions are not aligned, and their works are done only “to be seen.” The real issue Jesus addresses is that of integrity. Honesty in living and relating to others…
Looking with eyes of faith
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Prayer & Reflection - December 3, 2023 - Happy New Year and welcome to Advent! This is my favorite liturgical season — filled with amazing, courageous people, wonderful stories of discovery and dedication, and beloved musical themes. Speaking of music, today’s first reading, while calling us to repentance, contains concepts and images that have proven to be hymn writers’ inspiration: “No ear has…
CCUSA asks Congress to support vulnerable people in budget package
News - September 3, 2021 - Alexandria, Va. (September 3, 2021) – In a letter to congressional leadership this week, Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) urged policymakers to prioritize the needs of individuals and families struggling to make ends meet. The following priorities were highlighted: · Affordable Housing · Medicare Expansion · Child Tax Credit · Nutrition Programs · Early Head Start…
Catholic Charities Hawaii
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Member - August 13, 2015 - Since 1947, Catholic Charities Hawai‘i serves as a community of hope, working to uphold the dignity of each person by helping them empower themselves. Our commitment is to serve our community with compassion, social justice and excellence, especially to those with the greatest need.
CCUSA, FJL disappointed by CFBP’s removal of consumer protections
News - July 10, 2020 - CCUSA joins Faith for Just Lending (FJL), a coalition of Christian organizations and denominations representing millions of Christians across the country, in issuing the following statement: “We are deeply disappointed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s action to remove crucial consumer protections from its rule on payday and car title lending. In the wake of…