WAVE coverage of New American Farm Market
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Former activist wins asylum
Bas Gula worked as an advisor for the governor’s office in Mehtar Lam. In addition, her sister was an activist and member for many years of the Provincial Assembly, advocating for justice and children’s and human rights. She was evacuated to the United States on September 3, 2021. ILS (Zoila) filed her asylum application in late March, she traveled to Chicago for interview in mid-May, and on August 2, she was granted asylum.
Board member Lisa Johnson’s TEDx Talk
Check out Board member Lisa Johnson speaking on Moving Beyond Implicit Bias at Lewis University.
Man looking for food finds butterflies … and peace
It happens a lot. Deacon Andy Heinsohn saw a man outside the Father Jack Jones Food Pantry, which had been closed for hours. He was roaming, looking a little lost and a lot in need. When Andy asked if he could help him, the man said he needed food, and Andy headed down the steps into the pantry to get him some. When he returned, the man started to weep.
Through tears he talked about his wife who had died two […]
Former interpreter for U.S. wins asylum
Abdullah is a 32-year old who worked as an interpreter for Americans from 2015 to 2017, and after the Taliban took control they came to his office twice, searching for him because of his past work as an interpreter and support of the Americans. He was evacuated to the United States on September 3, 2021. ILS (Kathleen) filed his asylum application in late February, he traveled to Chicago for interview in early April, and on July 28, he was granted […]
Emily Dudley joins Development
Hi, I am Emily Dudley the new Community and Donor Relations Coordinator. l live in Henry Co with my husband and daughters. When I am not busy with my family and work you can find me in my garden, cheering on the Yankees, reading, and traveling. I am also a parishioner at St. Edward where I serve as the Youth Sacrament Coordinator. I look forward to my journey with CCL!
Welcome, Emily!
Alayna Pearson joins Community Support Services
My name is Alayna Pearson and I am thrilled to join Family Support Services as the new Program Coordinator. I graduated form the University of Louisville with a BS in Criminal Justice and a minor in Human Services. I worked for Home of the Innocence for 5 and a half years, where I found a true passion for helping others.
In my spare time I […]
July Staff Stars
Below are the staff stars for June.
The monthly winner is #1035… Zainab Noori!!! YAY!
Maria Utley
Zainab Noori
Alissa Edwards
Lauren Goldener
Christina Watkins
Rebecca Banks
Aida Drazic
Ana Chan
Faranak Seifi
Nick Hunter
Tek Rizal
Becky Brenzel
Denzel Young
Thomas Wickmann
Mariya Kobayashi
Staff recognition luncheon cancelled
The Archdiocese’s annual staff recognition scheduled for September 2 has been cancelled because at least 7 of the 17 people to be recognized for years of service could not attend. According to Chief Administrative Officer Brian Reynolds, the Archdiocese will look for another way to honor colleagues. He also asked for suggestions on a new annual event and time. You can reach Brian at breynolds@archlou.org.