We know it’s over.

Eid al-Fitr was celebrated Sunday, May 1-Monday, May 2. But we wanted to take this opportunity to let our entire family understand this important celebration of Islam.

Eid al-Fitr, (Arabic: “Festival of Breaking Fast”) also spelled ʿĪd al-Fiṭr, also called al-ʿĪd al-Ṣaghīr, Turkish Ramazan Bayrami (“Ramadan Festival”), first of two canonical festivals of Islam. Eid al-Fitr marks the end […]

Why do we all love stories so much?

At our Staff Care Retreat last Friday, we shared stories in our small groups and with the larger group, about our best day at work. Some made us laugh (Denzel Young!) and some made us cry (Kathleen Lee). They all reminded us of how much love we share with those we serve, and how much we love our work.

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Common Table grad forages for mushrooms, finds happiness

Be happy. No matter what.

That’s the life philosophy of TiDal Garrett, a 2020 graduate of Common Table whose soup is featured this week in the program’s soup and bread subscription series.

It’s a simple philosophy, he admits, but not necessarily easy. “But you just have to […]

A million thanks to the Staff Care and Culture team for putting together such a fun and meaningful Staff Care Retreat last Friday! Everything was so well done … from the colored pencils to the candy, from the great lunch to the massage, from last best days to Deacon Lucio (!) … thank you for a wonderful day!

Thank you…

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Simon Wang has been named Translation and Training Coordinator for Language Services.

My name is Simon Wang. I am a translation and training coordinator with more than a decade of experience interpreting, translating as well as working with interpreters and translators with a wide variety of ethnic background. Outside of work, I enjoy bowling with friends and family.

Please […]

Steve Kraus has joined Catholic Charities as our new Human Resources Manager.

Hello! My name is Steve Kraus, and I am excited and blessed to be part of Catholic Charities of Louisville.

My work experience includes 30+ years in the Human Resources profession. After a career in the “corporate world,” I was seeking a role within an organization that provides programs and advocacy to people in need. […]

We have these immediate needs for refugees resettling to Louisville. If you can help, email Alissa at aedwards@archlou.org.