I will give you thanks in the great assembly; among the throngs I will praise you. Psalm 35:18 On June 24 there is an opportunity to come together as a community to celebrate the blessing of Catholic Charities 100th Anniversary in the Diocese of Cleveland.
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Memorial Day calls us all to take a break and get into the slow, more even pace of summer. That is the pace most folks follow, except for our farmers. For rural America to thrive, Memorial Day and the days that follow mean
How many of us think we spend too much money helping other nations deal with issues of poverty and not enough money on our own poverty issues? Would you be surprised to know that poverty-focused international assistance makes up less than 0.5% of the U.S. federal budget? O.5%!
It’s new. It’s coming. It will create thousands of jobs. Ohio is one state that has been targeted for development. Profits are immense for the energy companies and potentially for the states that allow it. Lawyers are preparing to help you sign. Lease your land. Be part of the future. Have you heard this hard […]
Last July, when South Sudan was established as the world’s newest nation, the world was full of hope for the future of the Sudanese people. But now, less than a year later, the long-term peace and stability of Sudan and South Sudan are at a critical juncture.
The exiled Guatemalan poet, Julia Esquivel wrote about Easter like no other poet I have read. She wrote during the 30 years in which Guatemala suffered unspeakable political violence. She wrote during the time many thousands of Maya, Quichez and other indigenous groups were savagely murdered. Hundreds of villages were literally wiped off the face […]
I’m sure you’ve heard the commercial about “the best part of waking up is having good coffee in your cup.” For us as Catholic Christians, the best part of our morning could be enjoying a great cup of coffee and knowing coffee growers in some of the poorest countries in the world are receiving a […]
It’s amazing where you learn some of the most important lessons of life. I was returning to the Commission offices located on the first floor of St. AugustineTowersafter attending Liturgy with many of the residents of the assisted living facility…
Notre Dame Sister Kathleen Ryan is the Director of the Diocese of Cleveland Social Action Office. She is responsible for creating and implementing programs and pursuing legislative advocacy for peace, social and economic justice. She is beginning her 25th year at Catholic Charities and the diocese after a nineteen year teaching career. She recently was named Coordinator of the Sisters of Norte Dame, Chardon, OH, Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation Committee. 
The Sisters of Notre Dame of Chardon, Ohio, belong to an international congregation of more than two thousand apostolic women religious. We are one in mind and one in heart for the transformation of the world in Christ. 