Representatives from parish social justice teams around the diocese came together Oct. 14 at Seven Dolors Church in Albany to share stories and ideas about bringing communities together to focus on social concerns.
Albany gathering focuses on shared mission, practices
‘Share the journey,’ embrace migrants, refugees, pope says
Christ calls believers to welcome migrants and refugees “with arms wide open, ready to give a sincere, affectionate, enveloping embrace,” Pope Francis said, launching the “Share the Journey” campaign of Catholic charities around the world.
Rural life celebration
Bishop Donald Kettler presided at Mass during this year’s Catholic Charities Rural Life Celebration at the Joe and Toni Borgerding farm near Belgrade Aug. 13.
Rural Life Celebration set for family-run organic dairy farm in Belgrade
The theme for this year’s Rural Life Celebration is “Caring for God’s Creation: Sharing in the Stewardship of God’s Country,” something the Joe and Toni Borgerding family have been working on for over 40 years.
Catholic Charities’ Kathy Langer to retire
Kathy Langer, director of social concerns for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud, will retire Nov. 1, according the agency’s executive director, Deacon Steve Pareja.
Afghan women left everything behind — except their sewing skills
Sewing machines give Afghanistan refugees an opportunity to supplement their income and build their self-esteem.
St. Cloud Children’s Home to transition to expanded day treatment services
Catholic Charities has announced that St. Cloud Children’s Home will expand its day services to benefit more kids needing help with mental health issues. Catholic […]
Catholic Charities event features collectible bourbon in silent auction
Catholic Charities’ 35th annual Mardi Gras is Saturday, Jan. 28, from 5:30 to 11:30 p.m. at River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud.