Fifty years ago, when I was a child growing up in St. Louis, I never could have imagined the path that lay ahead. At the time, I was a carefree 13-year-old, and although my family lived modestly to make ends meet, I had everything I needed: a comfortable home, food on the table, books for school. Read more.
Kentucky’s four bishops — and their Catholic Charities agencies — are calling on pastors and parish leaders to educate parishioners statewide about the plight of migrants, debunk myths and encourage action on behalf of this vulnerable population. Read more.
Yesterday the Landmarks Commission held a public hearing regarding the new building plan. A group a people who want the buildings landmarked as well as Catholic Charities presented their case. The hearing ended in a continuance and the next hearing with be on September 19. During that time, the commissioners plan to conduct a site visit and it will give the public a chance to voice opinions. We will keep you posted as we learn more.
Catholic Charities Connect Series will offer opportunities in September and October to learn more about the programs the agency offers.
During the one-hour sessions, attendees will meet staff, tour the facilities, hear personal stories and have a light meal catered by the agency’s Common Table. The sessions will be held at the agency’s West Louisville campus, 2234 W. Market St. The Dates and topics are:
Catholic Charities of Louisville will present “Stories of Status,” a panel discussion, at the Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. Third Street, on Aug. 11 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free as part of the Speed Museum’s Sunday Showcase. Read more.
Catholic Charities of Louisville has reached 61 percent of its fundraising goal to build new headquarters in the 2900 block of South Fourth Street behind Holy Name Church.
The project is expected to cost about $7.5 million and thus far donors have given $4.55 million. Read more.
Sister Susan Gatz spent two weeks this spring welcoming asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border, mindful during her stay of Ezra Lazarus’ invitation inscribed on the Statue of Liberty. The well-known inscription is an entreaty: “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.”
“That’s what was in front of me, day after day. We were trying to wrap our arms around them,” said Sister Gatz, a Sister of Charity of Nazareth, […]
Pope Francis has said, “Charity is at the heart of the church, it is the reason for its action, the soul of its mission.”
It’s also the soul of our mission at Catholic Charities of Louisville. Read more.
Update: For the latest about the landmarking process surrounding the new CCL building read here.
