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Weigel Event a Success!

George Weigel addressed over 200 people at St. Mary’s Cathedral on Monday night, February 22nd.  The topic of the lecture was, “Charities:  The Foundations of Catholic Social Doctrine”.  After the lecture, audience members were able to participate in a question and answer session which ranged in scope from the Catholic Church’s view on border patrols, [...]

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    Colorado Springs Churches Together for Border Experience

    February 12th, 2010

    The Pikes Peak Immigrant and Refugee Collaborative (PPIRC) under Catholic Charities is hosting an inter-denominational trip to the  U.S./Mexico border at Douglas AZ/Agua Prieta MX from February 21st through February 25th.   Representatives  from five (5) Christian denominations from Springs churches are getting together to witness some of the reality of the immigration system at [...]

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    Don’t Get Caught in Immigration Scam

    January 30th, 2010

    It is true that disasters and times of crisis bring out the best and worst in people.  USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) warns Haitians applying for temporary protected status to be aware of immigration scams.  USCIS has issued a fact sheet and a warning that says:
    Please be aware that some unauthorized practitioners may [...]

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    Free Tax Preparation

    January 28th, 2010

    Beginning this Saturday January 30, the Marian House is offering free on-site income tax preparation through the VITA program.   Any household that earned less than $50,000.00 wishing to receive expert volunteer assistance on submitting their taxes is invited to the Marian House on Saturdays from 9:00 – 3:30.   These services are offered from January [...]

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    Poverty in America

    January 25th, 2010

    Thirty-nine million people live below the official federal poverty level, up from 37.3 million in 2007.  With the upcoming census, that number is expected to rise.  These numbers are not describing a third world country, or a disaster area.  This is what is happening right here in America…the most prosperous country on earth.
    As we come [...]

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