We are grateful to all the members of our subcommittee, including @BpStowe, @BishopDavidT & many others, who enable the #PowerofCCHD to empower those living in poverty to change systems & structures. Thankful for a great meeting & looking forward to continuing this vital work!
“The situation of the poor obliges us [...] to be personally committed in offering a service that is an authentic form of evangelization,” Pope Francis states in his message for the 3rd World Day of the Poor https://t.co/ElyCN4fNWD #WorldDayofthePoor
Yesterday, we celebrated #Pentecost, a story of unity. The Holy Spirit unites us still today, regardless of the language we speak or where we live. Join your neighbor in need on their journey: https://t.co/rzZ4pCJHzh. #CCGPoverty#ShareJourney
The Ignatian Solidarity Network joins faith partners - including @USCCB and @NETWORKLobby - in affirming the U.S. House of Representatives passage of the Dream and Promise Act (HR 6) this week.
#DreamAndPromiseAct#DACA#TPS#immigration
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Thanks to the @MissionsOffice of the Archdiocese of Seattle for organizing the 3rd Annual Catholic Immigration Summit https://t.co/uAvigcqiTO on Sat., May 8th at 9AM.
JFI staff will speak at the conference and Auxiliary Bishop Eusebio Elizondo will celebrate Mass.
#sharejourney
Calling all parish social ministry leaders: Are you curious about how to strengthen your ministry?
Consider attending the Social Action Summer Institute (SASI) in Salt Lake City, UT this July 25-28 for an opportunity to network and learn! @rtsocialaction
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On #DayofFamilies, use your voice to create opportunities for families around the world to thrive! Click on the link to send an email to Congress today to protect intl programs that help reduce poverty for families around the world: https://t.co/3AKZKvW0xW. #CCGPoverty
On a dead-end street outside the Northwest Detention Center, an estimated 300 people attended a Mass marking the culmination of the Archdiocese of Seattle’s Walking and Witnessing pilgrimage to show solidarity with immigrant families.
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Yes! Thank you all! And “[We can] give a voice to those who suffer silently from hunger, and this voice can become a roar that shakes the world.”-Pope Francis #CCGPoverty
Check out this article from @seattletimes about the good work of a local CCHD- funded group to protect secure and affordable housing in our region! @EndPovertyUSA #powerofCCHD
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#RamadanMubarak to our Muslim neighbors here in Western Washington and around the world!
Be sure to check out these stories from @WeAreSaltLight about communities enagaging in interfaith dialogue between Catholics and Muslims. https://t.co/Nw2JconXti
The performance was intended to educate parishioners and others about immigration, according to Ramonda Huff, a Holy Disciples parishioner who helped organize the event.
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