Mohammad worked with the Khost Protection Force as a security officer and as a result is a target of the Taliban. He was evacuated to the United States on September 8, 2021, but his wife and 2 children remain in Afghanistan. ILS (Rebecca) filed his asylum application in early May 2022, and on April 11, he was granted asylum. So far, ILS has won every asylum case it has filed.

Saint Bénézet⁽1163–1184) Christian tradition states that he was a shepherd boy who saw a vision during an eclipse in 1177. This told him to build a bridge over the Rhône River at Avignon. He was told that angels would watch over his flocks in his absence. He built the bridge single-handedly; ecclesiastical and civil authorities refused to help him. Bénézet, it is said, lifted a huge stone into place, and announced it would be the […]

Hello, My name is Abdul Raqib Malikzada and since September 2022 I was as a client in Catholic Charities. I have admired the services, ethic, collaborative spirit and support and recently it is my great pleasure to join as a new employee and held the title of Afghan Support Caseworker with Catholic Charities of Louisville Inc. I graduated from university with Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), in Kabul Afghanistan, with a specialization […]

Lili Lawson graduated with her undergraduate degree from Bellarmine University in Spring of 2021. Since then, she has served with AmeriCorps in schools and non-profit spaces in Miami, Florida, and after moving back to her hometown of Louisville, worked as an Advocate with The Center for Women and Families. A few of Lili’s favorite things are being outdoors, coffee shops, and her dog Mango. Lili is excited to be a member of […]

Sister Visitor Center knows how to celebrate and this month they shared a potluck to welcome spring and to celebrate Sara Logsdon’s monumental milestone birthday. No, we’re not telling.

SVC provided Easter baskets last week to parents and grandparents raising grandchildren thanks to the generosity of Laura Williams’ family, individual donors, and St Michael’s Outreach Ministry.  Laura used her creativity to put these baskets together. Thank you Laura and the SVC team!

ESL teacher Anna Smith will be leaving us after almost a year and a half of wonderful work. Her last day is Thursday, April 13^th.  In this photo, Anna is with her students who appreciate her very much and will remember her for being such an important part of their journey. She has been a valuable member of […]

Do you know someone who needs some job training? Tell them about this Thursday’s info session at Common Table!

Common Table provides eight weeks of culinary arts training to anyone interested in learning. Tution costs are covered. Participants will earn food safety certification, can […]