Share the Journey — Refugees work alongside those assisting them
When you work with people who are resettling in a new country, like I do, it’s easy to fall into an unwanted power dynamic…
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Share the Journey — Ombudsman program walks with families
I’ve always worked in positions that allow me to help other people, having jobs such as a nursing assistant, case manager and a community…
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Share the Journey – Faithful Catholics, faithful citizens
The 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
It’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…
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Share the Journey – Making room at the inn
I was in a meeting around this time last year when I was hit by a barrage of communications from my staff, all with…
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Share the Journey — Welcoming families and gathering to give thanks
As Thanksgiving approaches, I am once again excited to watch newly-arrived refugee families experience the holiday for the first time. While it may be…
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Share the journey – Empowering moms-to-be so they can thrive
There’s nothing better than being in the presence of a newborn baby. Touching their tiny toes, feeling the softness of their skin, and holding…
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Share the journey – Reaching our full potential to serve
Pope Francis has said, “Charity is at the heart of the church, it is the reason for its action, the soul of its mission.”…
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Share the journey – Organizing to effect systemic change
As a community organizer, every day I encounter individuals facing life’s realities — both positive and negative. It is my job to help these…
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We all are individual parts of the whole
Last year, the federal government added a few words about “integration” to its cooperative agreement with refugee resettlement agencies like Catholic Charities. We were…
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