From Normal, to Desolation, to a Better Future

From Normal, to Desolation, to a Better Future

R.J.* is a typical college freshman now, but his journey from childhood to pre-med student was anything but normal. Raised in Africa, R.J. had a tough childhood. He lost his father at a young age, and his mother’s living arrangements with different men proved...
Griffin Family Opens Home and Hearts to Noor Family

Griffin Family Opens Home and Hearts to Noor Family

This article originally appeared in the Fall 2016 Good News Now Newsletter. Read the full newsletter here [PDF]. When Mark and Katherine Griffin wanted to make a specific impact on the refugee community, Catholic Charities put them in touch with the Noors, a refugee...
Catholic organizations respond to immigration policies

Catholic organizations respond to immigration policies

In regards to President Donald Trump’s announcements on immigration, the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops (USCCB), Archbishop Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, and Catholic Charities USA released the following statements: USCCB Committee On Migration Chair...