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Bringing Hope Where it is Most Needed

05/30/2012

Categories: Leaders, Outreach Ministry, Rural, Terry Witherell, Women Relgious

In 1994, Time magazine labeled Lake Providence, Louisiana, “The Poorest Place in America.” The situation is not much better 18 years later.

Living Lessons in Ecumenism

05/24/2012

Categories: Building Faith, Joe Boland, Outreach Ministry, Women Relgious

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Some people theorize about ecumenism and inter-faith dialogue, and other people live it every day.

Meeting People Halfway

04/27/2012

Categories: Campus Ministry, Igniting Change, Joe Boland, Outreach Ministry, Rural

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I recently had the privilege of visiting communities in Idaho that are supported by Catholic Extension. The Catholic community is spread across a diocese spanning the entire state of Idaho. Catholics represent only about 11% of the population and many of the communities are rural and working cl

Keeping our Traditions Alive

04/12/2012

Categories: Building Faith, Churches, Hispanic, Joe Boland

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I spent Good Friday in Lenoir, NC, located near the eastern edge the Appalachian Mountain range. Catholic Extension supports a parish there called St.