The Observer

Charitably Speaking

Patrick Winn

Director, Rockford Diocese Catholic Charities

October 22, 2020 - It’s Time to Go
September 24, 2020 - Needed: Your Action Now
August 27, 2020 - Racism isn’t an Imaginary Problem, Equality Shouldn’ t be an Imaginary Ideal
July 23, 2020 - Catholic Charities Care in Crisis
June 25, 2020 - COVID and Charities
May 21, 2020 - Finding the ‘Thing’ Of This New Season
April 23, 2020 - Who Really Is Essential?
March 12, 2020 - Celebrate St. Patrick with Civility
February 27, 2020 - Know the Truth About Refugees
January 30, 2020 - Charities Ready to Aid Accurate Census
December 19, 2019 - Make 2020 a Clear Vision 20/20 Year
November 21, 2019 - Autumn: St. Damien, Teen Summit, Thanks
October 24, 2019 - Justice and Unfounded Accusations
September 26, 2019 - Her Catholic Garden
September 5, 2019 - Help Catholic Charities by Joining ‘A Movable Feast’
August 22, 2019 - Catholic Talk of Immigrants, Refugees
July 25, 2019 - Keeping an Eye on Our Elders
June 27, 2019 - ‘We’re Worried Now, But We Won’t Be Worried Long’
May 23, 2019 - Economics And Dignity
April 25, 2019 - The Cross in the Crossword
February 21, 2019 - Speaking of Zingers ...
January 24, 2019 - Racism is a Life Issue
December 20, 2018 - Journey with Faith This Christmas
November 22, 2018 - Thanks for Your Gifts Now and in the Future
October 25, 2018 - Citizenship: Nobody Said It Would Be Easy
September 27, 2018 - Getting ‘Paid Back’
August 23, 2018 - History and Full Employment
July 26, 2018 - Immigration Talks Beg for Reason
June 21, 2018 - You’re Welcome and Amen
May 24, 2018 - To Stop Trafficking We Need Backbones
March 22, 2018 - Seeing God in the Poor
January 25, 2018 - Looking Forward, Thanking Back
December 21, 2017 - Help Others Avoid Predatory Lending
November 23, 2017 - Disaster Preparation
August 24, 2017 - Racism is a Sin We Can Fight
July 27, 2017 - Food, Good Intentions and Corruption
June 22, 2017 - Food Drops or Financial Aid ... What Most Helps the Hungry?
May 25, 2017 - Change Can Be Trying But Also Worthwhile
April 27, 2017 - HIRE-ing Goes On the Road
February 23, 2017 - Begin to Choose Civility as a Lent Goal This Year
February 2, 2017 - We Can Act to Stop Trafficking
January 26, 2017 - We Must Fight Human Trafficking
December 22, 2016 - Help Us with Our Mission of Making Real Justice
November 24, 2016 - Catholic Charities Is Thankful for Gifts of Mercy
October 27, 2016 - Election Choices Poor, But We Must Vote
September 22, 2016 - Why We Take Government Funds
September 1, 2016 - Adoption is the Real ‘Pro-Choice’ Option
August 25, 2016 - Adoption is the Option We Can All Accept
July 21, 2016 - Five Years Later, We Still Support Families
May 26, 2016 - Comedian’s Advice Good for Year of Mercy
April 21, 2016 - Charities Aid is ‘Glocal’
March 25, 2016 - In the Midst of March, Easter is Most Important
February 26, 2016 - Deacons, Catholic Charities, and the Year of Mercy
January 29, 2016 - Our Legislators Need to Learn Cooperation
December 18, 2015 - At Catholic Charities, the Giving Is Year Round, Thanks to You
October 23, 2015 - Defeating Poverty Bigger Challenge Than Reaching the Moon
September 25, 2015 - Here’s How Charities Welcomes the Stateless
August 28, 2015 - Your Help Wanted
July 24, 2015 - Directly Helping Those in Need