"We are called to smell like the sheep." Emma Ramirez, Respect Life Director at Catholic Charities, reflects on how Pope Francis’s witness in 2016 changed her life — shaping a vocation rooted in mercy, charity and love for those on the margins. We honor the life and legacy of Pope Francis, whose funeral Mass is being celebrated in Rome today. His example will continue to inspire countless individuals, including Emma, to serve with compassion and humility. Read more here: https://ccdenver.org/smelling-like-the-sheep-emma-ramirez-on-the-legacy-of-pope-francis/ (fb)

This week is volunteer appreciation week and we want to give a big thank you to the incredible 6th graders at St. Mary's Academy Englewood CO for their hard work in building over 100 spring kits for our Catholic Charities Kinship Program! These kits will go to families in the Kinship Program, which supports caregivers raising their relatives' children due to circumstances like illness, loss, drug abuse or incarceration. They built Jenga, cleaning and lighting bug kits. Thank you for all that you do – your dedication and compassion are making a real difference in the lives of so many families. To learn more about volunteer opportunities visit: ccdenver.org/volunteer #VolunteerAppreciationWeek #volunteering #givingbacktothecommunity #VolunteerOpportunity #Colorado #nonprofitorganization (fb)