The Catholic Church teaches that any act of violence against another person denies their God‑given dignity. Violence treats a person not as someone worthy of love, but as an object to control.

I’m from central Indiana, so I don’t pretend to be an expert on cold weather like those of you from Alaska, North Dakota, Minnesota. But I do know this: Indiana weather can turn on a dime.

Christmas arrives each year, inviting weary souls in from the cold. Like fragile sparrows trembling on bare winter branches, many live surrounded by heartbreak, disappointment and loneliness—haunted by shame, guilt or failure. One blustery day follows another, and their only companions are fellow strugglers perched on the same desolate limbs, confused and unprotected.

Christmas arrives each year, inviting weary souls in from the cold. Like fragile sparrows trembling on bare winter branches, many live surrounded by heartbreak, disappointment and loneliness—haunted by shame, guilt or failure. One blustery day follows another, and their only companions are fellow strugglers perched on the same desolate limbs, confused and unprotected.

Each year, communities across the country unite during Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (this year from Nov. 16-22) to shine a light on the challenges faced by those living without stable food or shelter.

Each year, communities across the country unite during Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (this year from Nov. 16-22) to shine a light on the challenges faced by those living without stable food or shelter. Despite the reality of their circumstances, many homeless individuals are unjustly perceived as criminals or miscreants. Beyond legal and systemic discrimination, they often endure mistreatment and stigma from fellow residents. Catholic Charities is committed to educating the public about the complex reasons people become unhoused—and how we can help without judgment or false assumptions.

You’ve probably heard the saying, “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” But for many, especially those who feel alone, living through that belief can be incredibly difficult.

You’ve probably heard the saying, “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” But for many, especially those who feel alone, living through that belief can be incredibly difficult. About eight years ago, I met a mother named Lysette. This is her story.

Feeding those in need is a daily mission for Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Hunger is a universal concept—but for families living on the edge, it’s a relentless cycle of impossible choices: heat or food, medicine or groceries. September marks National Hunger Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the complexity of hunger and the many faces it wears.

Feeding those in need is a daily mission for Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Hunger is a universal concept—but for families living on the edge, it’s a relentless cycle of impossible choices: heat or food, medicine or groceries. September marks National Hunger Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the complexity of hunger and the many faces it wears.

Everyone’s heard the saying “history repeats itself,” and for Yara, that truth felt painfully familiar in 2018. At just 24, she found herself trapped in an abusive relationship, raising a daughter alone, echoing the same hardships her mother once faced.

Everyone’s heard the saying “history repeats itself,” and for Yara, that truth felt painfully familiar in 2018. At just 24, she found herself trapped in an abusive relationship, raising a daughter alone, echoing the same hardships her mother once faced.

In a world that often prizes youth and speed, the quiet strength and wisdom of age can be overlooked. Yet, within every wrinkle lies a story, and in every silver strand there is a testament to resilience, faith and love. Aging is not a decline—it is a deepening. It is the season when the fruits of a life lived in service, sacrifice and hope come to full bloom.

Catholic Charities agencies support the pro-life movement. Our mission centers on helping individuals—especially those in poverty and in vulnerable populations—reach their full potential from conception to natural death. This includes providing services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, support for families facing unplanned pregnancies, and advocacy for social justice.

Catholic Charities agencies support the pro-life movement. Our mission centers on helping individuals—especially those in poverty and in vulnerable populations—reach their full potential from conception to natural death. This includes providing services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, support for families facing unplanned pregnancies, and advocacy for social justice.

At Catholic Charities, our mission is to break the cycle of poverty through comprehensive, person-centered programming. Poverty isn’t solved by addressing a single crisis—it takes a holistic approach that meets individuals and families where they are, supporting them through every step toward stability and hope.

At Catholic Charities, our mission is to break the cycle of poverty through comprehensive, person-centered programming. Poverty isn’t solved by addressing a single crisis—it takes a holistic approach that meets individuals and families where they are, supporting them through every step toward stability and hope.

Forgiveness is a cornerstone of the Catholic faith, reflecting God’s boundless love and mercy. It is essential for healing and reconciliation, both with God and others, and is a fundamental requirement for receiving God’s forgiveness.

Forgiveness is a cornerstone of the Catholic faith, reflecting God’s boundless love and mercy. It is essential for healing and reconciliation, both with God and others, and is a fundamental requirement for receiving God’s forgiveness.

Pope John Paul II established March 25 as the International Day of the Unborn Child to recognize the value of unborn life and stand against abortion. This date coincides with the feast of the Annunciation of the Lord, commemorating the moment Jesus Christ was conceived in Mary’s womb.