Compassion on Purpose
Our blog is a collection of stories, columns, perspectives, and updates about the Catholic Charities of Central Colorado community. Blogs are grouped into Stories of Hope, Caritas Corner, Volunteer Voice, and Guest Insights.
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Volunteer Voice | Life Lessons & Volunteer Service
BY DOUG ROUSE David Wintermute first heard about volunteering at Marian House while teaching Sunday School…using magic! “Yes, I’m...
January 12, 2026
Caritas Corner | Dilexi Te: Who Do You Love?
BY ANDY BARTON At this writing, a historic government shutdown has left flights delayed and civil servants without pay....
November 11, 2025
Caritas Corner – Do Not be Conquered by Evil
BY ANDY BARTON Dominating the skyline of 1200-year-old Hamburg, Germany, stands the towering ruins of St. Nikolai Church. At...
October 1, 2025
Caritas Corner | Hunt Family Housing – a Reality!
BY ANDY BARTON On August 20th, Catholic Charities celebrated the grand opening of Hunt Family Housing, a 24-unit facility...
August 30, 2025
Story of Hope | Ruth
Ruth recognized the warning signs. If she stayed, things would spiral. Fear gripped her, but when her son said,...
July 30, 2025
Volunteer Voice | Scott Prast
My name is Scott Prast. I have been volunteering with the Wednesday Peace Team for the Marian House food...
July 16, 2025
Caritas Corner | “In the One, we are one”
BY ANDY BARTON To this day, I can recall watching “Predators of the Mara,” a rerun of Mutual of...
July 2, 2025
Volunteer Voice | Roswitha Valdez
My name is Roswitha Valdez. I was born in Crailsheim, Germany, in 1958 and grew up in a little...
May 9, 2025
Caritas Corner | Remembering Pope Francis
BY ANDY BARTON Over 10 years ago, as I was preparing to come to work for Catholic Charities, a...
April 25, 2025
Caritas Corner | “I Had Nowhere To Go”
BY ANDY BARTON “I had nowhere to go.” This is a phrase we often hear from those who turn...
April 24, 2025
Volunteer Voice | Service Before Self
United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) recent graduate Billie Botes’ commitment to service found a powerful home at the...
April 15, 2025
Caritas Corner | No Child Should Ever Be Homeless
BY ANDY BARTON Taking a child he placed it in their midst, and putting his arms around it he...
February 1, 2025
Volunteer Voice | Mary Schmitt
My name is Mary, and I am one of the volunteers at Marian House Kitchen. I come on Thursdays...
January 15, 2025
Caritas Corner | The Most Important Story Ever Told
BY ANDY BARTON Christmas is amazing. It is a homage to the singular, foundational event of Christianity, yet it...
December 19, 2024
Volunteer Voice | Michael Morgan
Before I chose the Army as a career, I had a great job as a deckhand on a riverboat...
November 13, 2024