Two groups of Oregon high school students were so moved by the refugee resettlement work done by Catholic Charities that they designated $8,000 in grants to the agency.
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Two groups of Oregon high school students were so moved by the refugee resettlement work done by Catholic Charities that they designated $8,000 in grants to the agency.
Parish collection taken up
The weekend of May 3-4, many parishes in western Oregon took up a collection for the people served by Catholic Charities of Oregon. Other parishes will take up the collection later.
Ester’s story
When refugees arrive in Oregon, they can be deeply traumatized and therefore afraid to move forward. Haunted by all that happened in their home countries and in refugee camps, they may choose to hide in their homes. At Catholic Charities, it’s our job to have hope for them until they can hold hope for themselves.
Remembering refugee move-ins
There may be fewer refugees arriving in Oregon, but those resettled by Catholic Charities in recent months remember move-in day to their new apartments.
Church quilters provide care and warmth to migrants
A group of quilters linked to First Congregational United Church of Christ in Portland has donated more than 40 full-sized quilts to Catholic Charities. The hope is to provide welcome, warmth and comfort to refugee and migrant families in Oregon.
Statement from Archbishop Alexander K. Sample, Archdiocese of Portland, on Executive Orders regarding immigration
In response to the new administration’s executive orders focused on immigration, I am in accord with the statement given by the President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio.
Declaración del Arzobispo Alexander K. Sample, de la Arquidiócesis de Portland, sobre las órdenes ejecutivas relativas a la inmigración
En respuesta a las órdenes ejecutivas de la nueva administración centradas en la inmigración, estoy de acuerdo con la declaración dada por el presidente de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos, el Arzobispo Timothy P. Broglio.
All created equal
A reflection on Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Day On Jan. 20, we observe the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., a man whose dream of equality and human rights changed the course of history. We remember him at a time when migrants to our nation may face increased difficulty.
Help organize furniture for refugee families
Catholic Charities welcomes drop off of furniture donations for refugee families monthly at its storage site: U-Store Self Storage 1130 NE 28th Ave., Portland, OR. 97232. View Map / Get Directions
Welcoming the Stranger: Upholding our values on immigration
Today, I want to address a pressing issue that concerns all of us—the treatment of immigrants and refugees in our society.
‘Willing to go the extra mile’
Refugees trained in job readiness are standouts at Oregon companies
Catholic Charities needs muscle
Team unloads and organizes furniture for refuge households