Highlighting the importance and gifts of older people has been a constant refrain throughout Pope Francis’ ministry.
Healthy roots: Elderly provide secure foundation for future generations
Rekindling care ministry after a pandemic of loneliness
As discussion with and about the seniors among us increases, and needs emerge, a collective ministry of sustaining presence needs to grow.
Catholic health care officials aim to get COVID-19 vaccine to everyone
To make sure COVID-19 vaccines reach everyone, Catholic health care officials are working to overcome hurdles of bias, language barriers, and technology and transportation access.
Parish outreach helps seniors secure vaccines; no one is turned away
A parish outreach program aids in the scheduling of COVID-19 vaccines for over 65 parishioner seniors.
Circle of Excellence award honors Catholic Charities Senior Dining program
By incorporating frozen foods, developing pop-up sites and partnering with food shelves, the Senior Dining program more than tripled its capacity and has been able to prepare and deliver about 91,000 meals per month, which is up from 26,000 meals a month in 2019.