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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Caritas 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, 2021
Story of Hope | Michael
Rochelle Schlortt – February 2022 “I could live in a cardboard box, but I needed stability for my kids.”...
June 17, 2021
Story of Hope | Mike
“Catholic Charities accepted me for who I am and why I was there.” Mike moved in with his mother...
May 17, 2021
Caritas 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, 2021
Caritas 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, 2021
Guest Insights | Hospitality
BY VELDA BAKER A couple of years ago, all employees of Penrose St Francis hospitals were asked to add...
April 7, 2021
Caritas 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, 2021
Caritas 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
Guest Insights | More Housing for Struggling Families in Castle Rock
BY PAUL NARDUZZO Housing prices in Colorado have been on an upward trajectory for quite some time now. For...
January 29, 2021
Story of Hope | Dennis
Dennis was referred to Catholic Charities by Our Lord of Glory Church. He was disoriented, confused, and it was...
January 28, 2021
Caritas Corner | Where We Have Been and Where We Are Going With Covid-19
BY ANDY BARTON We have reached a point in time where we can better see where we have been,...
December 20, 2020
Guest Insights | Catholic Charities Serves 560+ Families with $500K+ in COVID Rent Assistance.
BY ROCHELLE SCHLORTT Catholic Charities of Central Colorado reached a milestone Nov. 17, 2020, serving more than...
November 23, 2020
Guest Insight | Marian House to Open a Food Pantry
BY LORRI ORWIG Providing food to people in need has been a cornerstone of Catholic Charities services for years...
November 3, 2020
Story of Hope | Tragedy to Triumph
Rhea was ready for a new start. Her marriage of nine years had ended, and she wanted to get...
October 24, 2020
Caritas Corner | Love in the Time of Coronavirus
BY ANDY BARTON Somehow, I have been expecting some event that would get things back to normal. Last spring,...
October 14, 2020