Archdiocesan news briefs
New affordable housing in Troy
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, in partnership with local and regional leaders, held a ground blessing ceremony March 31 for a new affordable housing complex in Troy. The new initiative reflects Catholic Charities’ commitment to addressing the critical need for safe and affordable housing in the region. Catholic Charities received $175,000 from the Annual Catholic Appeal’s Affordable Housing Fund toward a new housing complex in Troy, which will complement Bridge of Hope, an emergency shelter and crisis stabilization center near Troy in Lincoln County.
March on the Arch
Coalition Life will host its March on the Arch on Saturday, April 12, in Downtown St. Louis. The seventh annual event will begin with a rally at Aloe Plaza near Union Station at 11 a.m., followed by a one-mile march to the Gateway Arch at noon. Speakers will include Missouri’s Lt. Gov. David Wasinger, Reagan Barklage of Students for Life and Brian Westbrook of Coalition Life. To register and create a team, visit STLMarch.com.
Marriage Encounter weekends
The Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience offers married couples the tools needed to help their marriages grow and blossom more beautifully. The next encounter weekends will be held in June 13-15 in St. Peters and Aug. 1-3 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. For more information or to apply, go to wwme.org, or call Terry and Eric Engholm at (314) 649-7317.
Social justice summer camp
Registration has opened for St. Francis Xavier (College) Church’s Social Justice Camp June 23-27. Youths entering sixth, seventh and eighth grades next fall are invited to attend, and the week will include engaging group activities and participation in a variety of community service events. Campers will explore ways God calls us to build a just society and use our gifts to help others. Cost is $400 per camper and includes all program materials and daily snacks. Campers will bring their own lunches. Scholarships are available. To register, visit sfxstl.org/social-justice-camp or email Julie Kilian at julie@sfxstl.org for more information.
