Long-Term Care Ombudsman Walter Munday honored for his commitment to public service and older adults. November 10, 2026 – Walter Munday, a member of Catholic Charities of Louisville’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman team, was inducted into the Hall of Fame at Signature Healthcare at Jefferson Place on Thursday, November 5. The ceremony at Jefferson Place, 1705 Herr Lane in Louisville, celebrated …
“This November we are focused on gratitude and are especially thankful for our many dedicated volunteers like Anita Reh. She shares what makes working at the Fr. Jack Jones Food Pantry so special.”
“During Respect Life Month, Catholics hear a great deal about the dignity of every human life. At Catholic Charities of Louisville, that belief encounters people like Gary.”
Catholic Charities of Louisville’s Community Support Services is partnering with Airbnb.org to provide eligible families with free, temporary housing for up to 28 days when they must travel to Louisville to be with a loved one receiving medical care.
“When Bernard first came to Sister Visitor Center about five months ago, he was looking for a way to help.”
“Jamie, you are such an old soul.”
I heard this phrase a lot as a kid from a variety of adults in my life. At the time, I took it as a compliment, but I’ve grown to suspect it was a polite way of saying, “We know you won’t be the team quarterback.”
This year, I gave each student a “Works of Mercy” bingo card to fill out over the course of the year. Each square listed a single action, like “feed the hungry” or “clothe the naked,” as you would imagine.
Born in Iran to Afghan refugee parents, Raziye grew up feeling like an outsider. Though Iran was the only country she had ever known, she and her family were never fully accepted — never felt they fully belonged.
In 2002, Catholic Charities operated a robust adoption program, offering placement services, home studies, education for prospective parents and stewardship of adoption records.
Leaving our home was hard, and we struggled a lot. However, a shared community farm plot helped us hold on. My family split what we grew in half — a portion for meals and sending the rest to the market. Agriculture was a source of livelihood for many families and helped people support one another during the conflict.
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