Adoption Story Spans Decades of Love, Resilience, and Hope
Over the last century, Catholic Charities has touched many lives and has played a pivotal role in shaping the familial landscape in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. As we continue to celebrate our centennial, we would like to share the personal journeys of people whose lives were forever changed by the programs of Catholic Charities.
December 23rd was a special day for Liz Broekman’s parents. Liz remembers how her mother Gina recounts arriving at St. Vincent’s Orphanage on Magazine Street in New Orleans in 1967 with her husband, Bobby. Watching one of the nuns enter the lobby to present them with their new daughter, they were asked what they wanted to name her. Overwhelmed with the sudden opportunity to adopt a child and not prepared to think about a name for very long, Gina blurted out the name Elizabeth.
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| | Catholic Charities Celebrates Volunteers during Prayer Walk and
Recognition Ceremony This past Saturday was truly special as we honored our incredible volunteers at Catholic Charities! Nearly 50 dedicated individuals came together for a Volunteer Prayer Walk and Recognition ceremony, celebrating National Volunteer Month and our centennial. Starting at Notre Dame Seminary College, the group walked the neighborhood, stopping to pray for our agency, clients, and volunteers. Thank you to all who make a difference every day with your selfless actions.
Your compassion knows no bounds!
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| In 1966, Archbishop Philip Hannan showed true compassion by opening the Notre Dame Seminary swimming pool for the Summer Witness program. He provided a safe space for African Americans who were unfairly denied access to public pools in New Orleans.
Photo courtesy of Clarion Herald. |
Save the Date: GiveNOLA Day is
Tuesday, May 7th
Early Giving Now Available | On Tuesday, May 7th, make a difference by joining Catholic Charities for GiveNOLA Day. This annual day of giving benefits our nearly two dozen life-giving programs. including Project SAVE, which assists survivors of domestic violence; Spirit of Hope, which gives hope to those dealing with natural disasters; and Counseling Solutions, our counseling program available to individuals, children, and families of all faiths. |
Now in its 11th year, GiveNOLA Day is a 24-hour day of giving hosted by the Greater New Orleans Foundation. The funds raised for Catholic Charities will be used for unrestricted support for our programs, which assisted more than 73,000 people last year. A contribution from GiveNOLA Day is more than just a dollar figure, it is an opportunity to give hope to the mothers, fathers, grandparents, and children overcoming hardship and pain.
Early Giving is now available here.
Cheryl LaBorde bids farewell after nearly 30 years with Catholic Charities Cheryl LaBorde, Vice President of Finance and Administration for Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans, recently retired after 27 years with the organization.
During her farewell luncheon, she recalled the words of a recent homily at church which begged the question: Why are you here?
“I often ask myself about my time here with Catholic Charities. To me, working here has been more vocation than career. It’s about wanting to be part of helping people and giving back. Working for the Church is a choice and saying yes to the mission. Being here, we should expect things to be different from the for-profit world. It’s about others and not ourselves,” Cheryl said to her fellow colleagues.
Congratulations to Cheryl on her nearly three decades of service with Catholic Charities!
Pictured: Sr. Marjorie Hebert, M.S.C., and Cheryl LaBorde.
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Alumnae of former Holy Angels School Step Up for Catholic Charities |
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| | A HUGE thank you to the incredible alumnae of the Academy of the Holy Angels School in New Orleans for their generous donation campaign!
Their support has made a significant impact on our Pregnancy Services, Padua House, and Bethlehem Housing programs. Check out Trinna Stanford and Michelle Black as they bring back the essentials - your kindness truly makes a world of difference! |
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| Catholic Charities Cornerstone Builders Re-entry Services is partnering with United Way Southeast Louisiana to host an Employment and Resource fair. The event will be held Friday, May 17th, from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the Jefferson Parish East Bank Regional Library. Anyone interested in registering as a potential employer or resource can visit here for details. Attendees need not register!
If you have any questions, you may contact Stephanie Mills at (504) 310-6989 or smills@ccano.org or Connie Smith at (504) 310-6970 or csmith@ccano.org. |
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