St. Luke’s Gospel tells us that the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a virgin named Mary and said, “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you”. But she was…

You know how sometimes when you’re driving someplace and you kind of zone out in thought and lose a bit of awareness of your surroundings? Or maybe you’re intently listening to something…

Advent is the season when we prepare our house for the coming of Christ. It is He who wants to visit and offer to us the most incredible gift, God Himself. He…

This is one of my favorite holidays. For me, it has always been a time to gather with family, maybe do a little hunting and enjoy a wonderful meal with loved ones.…

As the leaves fall and the vegetation turns brown, our thoughts are turning towards preparing for winter. We are also preparing for winter at Catholic Charities and the Sojourner House,…

Last week the federal agency, Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) came to the diocese detaining several Hispanics in the Monroe, Vernon and Trempealeau county areas. Several Catholic Charities staff members…

Sometimes I am asked, “Why do you work for a non-profit? You could make so much more in the private sector.” I usually answer in a manner that includes the idea that…

An 80’s night fundraiser for Catholic Charities Pregnancy Support and Adoption programs? Like totally righteous! The Catholic Charities Adoption and Pregnancy Support team have always bonded over our mutual love of…

Is it the end of summer or the beginning of autumn? The tv weather people tell us that in meteorological terms, September 1 is the beginning of autumn. For me,…