Chief of External Affairs, Ben Broussard, sat down with Freedom 106.7 to discuss disaster response and why it fits within the services of Catholic Charities of Acadiana. They discussed the often complex nature of serving during disaster, the importance of being prepared as an organization, and how the community can be a part of it. Listen here:
Read MoreSt. Teresa of Calcutta famously said, “Small things, done in great love, bring joy.” At St. Thomas More Catholic High School, Canstruction is one such example. A school-wide service project, Canstruction asks students to collect non-perishable food items for Catholic Charities of Acadiana.
Read MoreHurricanes seem to pick on homes like Jillian’s*.
We met Jillian at her wood frame home, sporting an older metal corrugated roof. We found her to be a really sweet yet quiet lady that works 7 days a week with a local healthcare outfit. Behind her smile is a grim reality. She lives under an ever present feeling of concern.
Read MoreWhen Penny Beasley heard that St. Joseph Diner would be opening to in-person, indoor dining; she knew that’s where she needed to be. On August 21st Penny and her family, parishioners of St. Pius X Catholic Church in Lafayette, took over St. Joseph Diner - every shift, for the entire day with relatives and friends. They wore matching pink t-shirts. They brought festive cupcakes to share. What would compel a family to this sort of generosity? Her name was Charley Rose, and she would have been 13.
Read MoreThrough Crossroads Collective’s Antique Crucifix Project, at-risk youth gain vocational skills for a hopeful future. The prayers of a closed-down monastery in Europe continue to inspire faith in Acadiana. And, the programs of Catholic Charities of Acadiana to those experiencing homelessness, hunger, and poverty receive another source of funding.
Read MoreInstead of starting the 2022-23 school year with a traditional in-service for faculty and staff, St. Pius Elementary took their teachers out - in service to the community!
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