by Emilia Shoup | Aug 6, 2023 | Current Newsletter, New Post, Newsletter, Stories, Welcome Center
Nora awakens to a bead of sweat running down her face. She arose to the spring heat wave, and her air conditioner is off as it is too costly to operate. This past month has been rough. Incidental expenses have cropped up, including a $55 flat tire that also caused her... 
by Emilia Shoup | Jul 30, 2023 | Current Newsletter, New Post, Newsletter, Stories
Shirley Luke Schnell was a local talented artist and dedicated, curious, and creative art teacher who made a significant impact on the art world and the lives of her students. Her work has been shown throughout the United States and in Canada, Japan, and Ireland. She... 
by Emilia Shoup | Jul 16, 2023 | Current Newsletter, New Post, Newsletter, Stories, Welcome Center
On December 31st, 1981, Judy Henderson was arrested for murder and the trial that followed found her guilty of capital murder with a sentence of life in prison without parole for 50 years. When speaking of that night, Judy says “Because of my choices of being with the... 
by Emilia Shoup | Jun 18, 2023 | Current Newsletter, Employment Services, New Post, Newsletter, Stories
Involvement with the justice system often starts with barriers thrown up by poverty. Lack of life’s basic necessities – food and shelter – leads to feelings of helplessness and hopelessness. In turn those lead to seeking a solution at any cost. Substance... 
by Austin Fitzgerald | Oct 10, 2022 | Deaf & Disability Ministries, Feature, New Post, Outreach & Engagement, Stories, Uncategorized
We just completed National Suicide Prevention Month (September) but the need for mental health awareness continues year-round. Suicide is a traumatic end to a mental health struggle, and Catholic Charities of Kansas City St. Joseph seeks to provide tools and support... by Austin Fitzgerald | Sep 30, 2022 | Current Newsletter, Deaf & Disability Ministries, Feature, New Post, Outreach & Engagement, Stories, Uncategorized
Recently, our department hired Marie Justin as the Parish Mental Health Ministry Coordinator, a position funded by a grant from the Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers. She has been with us for a little over a month, and, already, we have greatly...