Sequoyah County Times – August 3, 2022 – What at one time may have been an en­joyable endeavor has oftentimes become a dreaded venture of necessity in today’s stressful economic times. For instance, a trip to the neighborhood grocery store these days – once an oppor­tunity to fill a shopping cart...

“Porta Caeli House is a beautiful place, but no one is getting cured here; they are in their final days being loved and made comfortable.” Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma’s Porta Caeli House is not only a beautiful facility but a comfortable home for those in their final phase of...

“Before St. Elizabeth Lodge, I had given up on possibilities of change. I thought I was too old and too damaged to have a better home, a better job, a better life.” Now, she hopes other women who are suffering will not be scared to do something different. “I want...

Tim Neuman, Director of Client Food Services for Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma, described what he’s seeing regarding the number of guests they’re serving right now.

As record inflation causes food prices to skyrocket, food pantries are needed more than ever by those struggling to make ends meet. Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma has introduced a new concept for giving food to the hungry in the Tulsa area. The Market at Catholic Charities opened in April...

 Modus, a non-profit in Tulsa, announced the launch of a new service: Modus Delivers, the organization announced this week.

Tim Neuman, Director of Client Food Services for Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma, described what he’s seeing regarding the number of guests they’re serving right now.

“Out of the blue times got really tough!” 52-year-old Todd Matsuo wasn’t expecting hard times to hit when they did. Due to a work-related injury, he found himself not only healing from surgery but also without a job. He says “out of the blue times got really tough” and that’s when...

“I feel comfortable receiving help from Catholic Charities because they don’t discriminate,” says Hau Cing. “The staff is kind and giving to everyone. I am especially grateful for my ESL and GED teachers.” In her cap and gown, 35-year-old Hau Cing stood on the stage reflecting on the magnitude of...

Kluver said the Afghans began arriving in Stillwater in December 2021, and the last arrived this past April. He said the refugees largely have been embraced by the Stillwater community, particularly in recent weeks as OSU’s partnership — and subsequent funding — has ended with Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma’s...