Catholic Charities USA

Centennial Celebration

1910-2010

(Click here for more information!)

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Brian Williams, anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News, praises Catholic Charities in his address at Notre Dame's 165th University Commencement Ceremony, held May 16, 2010 in Notre Dame Stadium:

Where I've found suffering and dying, I've also found Catholic Charities right there along side them, ministering and soothing, helping and healing, without regard to self . . . . let's make that what people think of when they think of the Catholic church in America and around the world.

Watch his complete remarks here.

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Click here to visit

our new bookstore

of recommended

titles!

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Cultivate a Marriage for Keeps ~ Classes are Forming NOW!

Want to cultivate an enduring, delightful, funny and heartwarming relationship with your spouse? Looking for ways to enrich your marriage? If so, we have several fun, educational, non-faith based opportunities for both of you to do just that.

Call 620-272-0010, or click here to learn more about Marriage for Keeps, and other upcoming courses

. . . and then reserve your spot today!

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Are YOU,
or someone you know,
going through a
difficult financial period?

Using the Benefit Bank Software Program, Catholic Social Service works with moderate-and low-income individuals and families to determine whether they are eligible for public benefits such as cash assistance, food assistance and Medicaid. We can also help e-file taxes, FREE of charge, to assist families in claiming the tax credits, deductions and adjustments they are eligible to receive.

Benefit Bank Services are available at five sites throughout the diocese:

• The Catholic Social Service Office in Great Bend KS
• The Catholic Social Service Office in Garden City KS
• The Catholic Social Service Office in Dodge City KS
• The Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dodge City KS
• St John the Apostle Church in St John KS

If you're going through a difficult financial period, or you know someone else who is, please contact us to set up a Benefit Bank appointment.

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Mark your calendars and plan on joining us for the

2010 Stewardship Conference in Dodge City

For more information, click here.

Adoption Workshop Schedule set for Fall 2010

Catholic Social Service has set the fall schedule for the Adoption Workshop Series. This set of four workshops is open to anyone who is interested in learning more about open-adoption and the issues faced when raising an adopted child. A range of child development topics are addressed including specific developmental issues of children who have been adopted, attachment and bonding issues, and grief and loss issues. For more information, and to register for the Adoption Workshop Series, please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or by phone at 620-272-0010.

September 10th - "Facing our Fears in Adoption"
1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
St Augustine Room in the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe
3231 N 14th St, Dodge City KS

October 1st - "What is Open Adoption"
1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
St Augustine Room in the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe
3231 N 14th St, Dodge City KS