On September 27, the Church will celebrate the 106th World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR). Since 1914, the Church has used this day as a way to “express concern for the different vulnerable people on the move, to pray for them as they face many challenges, and to increate awareness about the opportunities that[continue reading]
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Migration Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has produced what I call a ‘migrating experience.’ Some of us have had to move our workspaces to our home spaces and create a job atmosphere. From a psychological perspective, it’s not very healthy to bring work home; but in this case, work is home. Since the end of March, Diocesan Migrant[continue reading]
The Day After July 30
Written by Rachael Yudt, LSW Rachel is a therapist, specializing in working with survivors of human trafficking. Rachael is, before all, a friend. We worked alongside each other at Dawn’s Place. Rachael has a passion for the women she serves, helping them to understand trauma. She is always moved by the bravery and the courage[continue reading]
Most Vulnerable Among the Vulnerable
There are indications that some Native American populations are facing a disproportionate brunt of the COVID-19 epidemic with higher infection and mortality rates than the overall U.S. population. The Navajo have had more people infected with the coronavirus per capita than any state in the country. Long before COVID-19 hit, American Indian tribal lands already made daily life[continue reading]
Pray Consistently for an End to Slavery
“Pray consistently for an end to all forms of slavery and for victims and perpetrators.” This is the first element of the Daughters of Charity Corporate Stance against human trafficking. When I first considered this commitment, I thought of gathering various prepared prayers that can be used as part of our daily prayers. But, as[continue reading]