Tag: Catholic Charities
Catholic organizations react to governor’s budget proposal
Two Catholic entities paying close attention to the state legislature see elements in Gov. Mark Dayton’s budget proposal that could aid their missions in promoting just and dignified living and working conditions for Minnesotans.
Forming Catholic identity core to former Catholic Charities USA head’s new UST
On Feb. 2, Father Larry Snyder will return to the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis to take the helm as vice president of the Office for Mission at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul.
Dominican sister chosen to lead Catholic Charities USA
Dominican Sister Donna Markham has been chosen to succeed Father Larry Snyder as the new president of Catholic Charities USA.
Women honored for life-giving sacrifice
My lifelong dear friend, also known as my “other brother Mark (Claesgens),” and his sister and I grew up like siblings, as our adoptive parents were close friends.
News Notes – October 9, 2014
– Vatican official to bring message of faith-based ecology
– Catholic Community Foundation grants help Catholic schools
– Twin Cities social worker receives national award
– Archdiocese launches social media to better connect Catholics
Catholic Charities USA leader takes job at St. Thomas
Father Larry Snyder, who for the last nine years has been president of Catholic Charities USA, one of the largest social service agencies in the United States, will become vice president for mission at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, effective Feb. 1, 2015.
Texas diocese responds to immigrants’ need in surge of children
Scared, tired and hungry, immigrants, mostly mothers with their children, have been arriving at the McAllen and Brownsville bus stations at odd hours.
Most hope to travel farther to connect with waiting family members.
St. Paul’s Monastery names new prioress
The Benedictine Sisters of St. Paul’s Monastery in Maplewood announced May 12 that they have elected Sister Paula Hagen to be the 11th prioress of the monastery.
Catholic Charities announces new board members
Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis, the largest comprehensive social services organization in the region, announced Feb. 4 the appointment of five new board members effective Jan. 1, 2014.
Catholic Charities plans Dorothy Day Center expansion
The Dorothy Day Center announced plans Dec. 20 to build a larger shelter and a housing development as well as a connection center offering various services. It will also work to add permanent affordable housing in St. Paul.
The joy of the Gospel
Right now, the holidays can be hard on people who live in poverty and struggle to make ends meet. But the holidays are only a bit more difficult than the rest of the year.
Not just feeding the hungry, but feeding the spirit
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s easy to forget those for whom a meal is a basic need, those who struggle to put food on the table every day of the year.
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