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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Story of Hope | Tenielle
Tenielle was born in Kingston, Jamaica. At 13 years of age, she left behind her brothers, other family members, and...
November 17, 2021Caritas Corner | Marian House Continues to Change to Meet the Need
BY ANDY BARTON In a six-year span from 1845 to 1851, starvation and illness took the lives of over...
November 9, 2021Caritas Corner | Time To Get Back To Work
BY ANDY BARTON At this point in the pandemic, nothing should surprise us. Yet the employment numbers that came out...
November 8, 2021Story of Hope | Micheal
“It’s my children that keep me going; they are my motivation to move forward and succeed.” Michael grew up...
September 26, 2021Story of Hope | Diane
“It seemed like there was no hope.” Losing work. Reduction of work hours. Eviction notices. Pain and suffering. Businesses...
September 25, 2021Caritas Corner | A Tribute to Steve Handen & a Look to the Future
BY ANDY BARTON Many who read this newsletter knew – or knew of – Steve Handen, who died last...
August 4, 2021Story of Hope | Rodney & Amanda
Amanda & Rodney struggled with addiction, but when that resulted in the loss of their child, they knew it...
July 6, 2021Caritas Corner | Thank You, Bishop Sheridan
BY ANDY BARTON By virtue of my job, I am one of relatively few numbers of the 180,000 Catholics...
June 25, 2021Story of Hope | Michael
Rochelle Schlortt – February 2022 “I could live in a cardboard box, but I needed stability for my kids.”...
June 17, 2021Story of Hope | Mike
“Catholic Charities accepted me for who I am and why I was there.” Mike moved in with his mother...
May 17, 2021Caritas Corner | Despite Bleak Time, Love and Care Was Present
BY ANDY BARTON In these days between the darkness of the pandemic and the promise of a return to...
May 1, 2021Caritas Corner | Heartfelt Thanks for Volunteers
BY ANDY BARTON At Catholic Charities, we take pride in not having missed a day of meal service since...
April 15, 2021Guest Insights | Hospitality
BY VELDA BAKER A couple of years ago, all employees of Penrose St Francis hospitals were asked to add...
April 7, 2021Caritas Corner | The Immigration Bill and Catholic Teaching
BY ANDY BARTON The best advice I have ever received about understanding Catholic teaching in modern times came from...
February 16, 2021Caritas Corner | In 2021 – All Our Troubles Will Be Out Of Sight – But Not Gone
BY ANDY BARTON I had never seen “Meet Me in St. Louis” until recently, but I knew the song. ...
January 29, 2021