Share the Journey – Faithful Catholics, faithful citizens
byThe term “faithful citizenship” recognizes our dual heritage as both faithful Catholics and citizens in a democratic society. We hold rights and duties, both…
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Share the Journey – Helping trafficking survivors thrive
byIt’s rare that I get the opportunity to see the Bakhita Empowerment Initiative’s seeds of hope blossom. The Catholic Charities of Louisville anti-human trafficking…
Share the Journey – Making room at the inn
byI was in a meeting around this time last year when I was hit by a barrage of communications from my staff, all with…
Share the Journey — Welcoming families and gathering to give thanks
byAs Thanksgiving approaches, I am once again excited to watch newly-arrived refugee families experience the holiday for the first time. While it may be…
Share the journey – Empowering moms-to-be so they can thrive
byThere’s nothing better than being in the presence of a newborn baby. Touching their tiny toes, feeling the softness of their skin, and holding…
Share the journey – Reaching our full potential to serve
byPope Francis has said, “Charity is at the heart of the church, it is the reason for its action, the soul of its mission.”…
Share the journey – Organizing to effect systemic change
byAs a community organizer, every day I encounter individuals facing life’s realities — both positive and negative. It is my job to help these…
We all are individual parts of the whole
byLast year, the federal government added a few words about “integration” to its cooperative agreement with refugee resettlement agencies like Catholic Charities. We were…
Seeing refugees as individuals with skills, hopes and dreams
byby Zeljana Javorek When my family arrived in Louisville as refugees from Bosnia, Catholic Charities welcomed us and provided the help we needed to…
Share the Journey — Refugee clients reap a bounty of benefits from gardens
byBy Laura Stevens Imagine you’re a farmer: Every morning, you survey your crops, grasp the soil in your hands, feel the warm sun or…