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Human dignity of Afghan people ‘must be respected’
Story - August 17, 2021 - The “human dignity” of Afghanistan’s people “must be respected” amid the chaos in the country, the head of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services said Aug. 17. “The fall of Afghanistan and the departure of its elected leaders are a cause for concern, because of the possible denial of human rights, particularly for women…
Impact of tornado threatens more than physical damage
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Story - May 13, 2016 - At the beginning of spring 2015, Catholic Charities of Wichita, Kan. (CCW), responded to a devastating tornado that ripped through the city’s neighborhoods. CCW’s disaster response/case management staff supported a family composed only of grandparents and grandchildren, the former being the legal guardians of the latter. The grandmother was confined to a wheelchair and had…
PPP loans to parishes not as large, or as many, as some believe
Story - May 21, 2020 - Paycheck Protection Program loans to parishes did not meet the number of parishes, or the size of the loans, listed in some news reports, according to Patrick Markey, executive director of the Diocesan Fiscal Management Conference. A Washington Post report said 13,000 U.S. parishes had received PPP loans. In truth, Markey said, “round one was…
Hold space for God to work within us
Prayer & Reflection - February 16, 2024 - Here we are again, three days into another Lent. How are your resolutions going? If you’re anything like me, you have a short list of things that are in the running each year to “give up” for Lent. Sodas, chocolate, coffee, or alcohol often top the list. Maybe it’s social media, streaming, or music in…
Tuesday of the second week of Advent, 2022
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Prayer & Reflection - December 6, 2022 - Give comfort to my people! Recently at the multi-cultured parish where I serve as Pastoral Administrator, one of our young men from Togo introduced to me a couple from Togo in our gathering area after Mass. Very early that same morning, their 4-year-old son had suddenly died. The family was resettled by an agency in…
Without compassion, ‘I fear we are complicit,’ says Sister Donna Markham
Story - April 7, 2020 - Sr. Donna Markham OP, PhD, is the former president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA. The first woman to lead the organization, which was founded in 1910, Markham was formerly the president of the Behavioral Health Institute for Mercy Health. She is an Adrian Dominican sister and a board-certified clinical psychologist. Catholic Charities USA is…
Getting help and helping others
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Story - January 18, 2018 - Reggie found himself homeless in an unlikely way. While working at a local hospital, he racked up some parking tickets. “I missed my court dates because I had to take care of my sick sister and couldn’t get off work.” After spending a night in jail, Reggie was let go from his job. “I was…
A love that transcended time and space
Prayer & Reflection - December 29, 2023 - Saint Augustine knew that deep within the human person is a restlessness that can only be satisfied when it rests in God. To rest in God requires a knowing of and doing God’s will. Each of us has a role to fill within a given time, and God places us in those moments when we…
A growth journey through ‘TIME for Me’ mentoring
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Story - January 31, 2024 - 2021 marked the beginning of a relationship that helped a reserved teenager experience some remarkable changes, all thanks to an exceptional mentor. Chase was a bit on the shy side. He tried to find his place at Ryves Youth Center with action figures and board games as his social armor. Making friends wasn’t easy –…