As we approach the 1st anniversary of Hurricane Helene which devasted many communities in the diocese of Charlotte and other parts of the southeastern United States, Most Rev. Michael Martin, OFM Conv, Bishop of Charlotte reflects on the importance of faith in difficult times and commends the efforts of Catholic Charities and parish communities who have assisted in the relief efforts. You can learn more about ongoing recovery efforts in the Diocese of Charlotte here: https://ow.ly/zTbO50X2VvS Ca

For #NationalMigrationWeek, we honor Pope Francis' visit to the US 10 years ago. In his historic address to a joint session of Congress, he said, "When the stranger in our midst appears to us, we must not repeat the sins and the errors of the past. We must resolve now to live as nobly and as justly as possible as we educate new generations not to turn their backs on the neighbors and everything around us." | United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

“The widespread tendency to look after the interests of limited communities poses a serious threat to the sharing of responsibility, multilateral cooperation, the pursuit of the common good and global solidarity for the benefit of our entire human family.” - Pope Leo XIV, 111th World Day of Migrants and Refugees Learn more and take the Cabrini Pledge at: https://ow.ly/CSUT50X281o | United States Conference of Catholic Bishops