Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud announces the resignation of Stephen Pareja, who has been the executive director since November 2016. His final day at the organization will be July 5.

“The Reason,” a fundraising concert featuring Janelle Kendall’s Perfect Storm, is Thursday, April 27, at 7 p.m., at Pioneer Place on Fifth in downtown St. Cloud.

“Rising inflation, increasing costs, and the discontinuation of Covid-era programs continue to create challenges and food insecurities right here in our communities,” said Steve Pareja, executive director of Catholic Charities

Following her mother’s example, Pam McLellan has volunteered for six years in the Foster Grandparent Program at Holy Family School in Sauk Centre.

Share the Spirit, a program of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud, matches individuals and families with individuals, groups and organizations that wish to provide gifts for the holiday season.

At the Aug. 14 Rural Life Celebration, Catholic Charities will honor Worms Lumber and Ready Mix, Inc., in New Munich with its first Catholic Rural Business Award.

Ihe U.S. bishops in 2020 launched a new initiative called “Walking with Moms in Need,” which aims to engage every Catholic parish “in providing a safety net to ensure that pregnant and parenting moms have the resources, love and support they need to nurture the lives of their children.”

“In my day job, I see the positive effect that Catholic Charities has had on our community,” said Janelle Kendall, Stearns County Attorney. “As a musician, I saw this as something I could offer beyond mere cash to help.”