Matthew Desmond — speaking Oct. 9 at Catholic Charities of Baltimore’s second annual “Journey to Social Justice” symposium, offered some answers, as well as hard truths, about the high cost of being poor in the United States.
Sociologist: Ending US poverty is doable but requires ‘each of us’ to ‘become poverty abolitionists’
New cafe at basilica in Baltimore is designed to encounter the poor
A big challenge at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore has been that there isn’t a place people can gather in an informal way to have those kinds of life-changing discussions. Father Brendan Fitzgerald hopes to use a cafe to help homeless people.
With evictions growing, housing situation for many Americans seen growing more precarious
The housing crisis is “not just a social problem; it’s not just a political problem — it’s really a spiritual challenge to open ourselves up to the needs of our sisters and brothers.
Catholic ministry launches ‘Dignity Program’ for people written off as ‘the walking dead’
Lexington’s Catholic Action Center in Kentucky, which offers homeless men and women shelter from the streets, has launched a new housing initiative: The Dignity Program.
Pope blesses ‘begging statue’ that will help Vincentians build homes
A dove in flight lays a blanket over a homeless person in a new sculpture by Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz.
Photos of the Week: Oct. 10, 2022
In the spotlight: Mass shooting in Thailand, Hurricane Ian relief, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada
Bishop calls for help for Pakistanis left homeless, hungry by floods
During Masses all over Pakistan Aug. 28, special prayers were offered for people affected by the floods, and Catholics were called on to contribute to the suffering, ucanews.com reported.
Inside the Capitol: Working to protect the poor, vulnerable
MCC is supporting bills to expand eligibility for MinnesotaCare and provide additional funds to respond to the homelessness crisis.