Extension Magazine - Fall 2021
In 1978, St. Pope John Paul II said, " Do not be afraid. Open wide the doors for Christ!" His words echo in our ears today as churches across the country have literally reopened their doors after many months of restrictions. The Catholic Church's mission to serve, to heal and to reach people's hears in Christ's name has never shut down, as is revealed in the accomplishments of our 2021 Lumen Christi Award finalists- such as Racheal Jacoby, who recently restored ST. Francis Xavier Mission in Melvin, Texas.
In 1978, St. Pope John Paul II said, " Do not be afraid. Open wide the doors for Christ!" His words echo in our ears today as churches across the country have literally reopened their doors after many months of restrictions. The Catholic Church's mission to serve, to heal and to reach people's hears in Christ's name has never shut down, as is revealed in the accomplishments of our 2021 Lumen Christi Award finalists- such as Racheal Jacoby, who recently restored ST. Francis Xavier Mission in Melvin, Texas.
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10<br />
BUILD<br />
News Briefs<br />
HIGHLIGHTS<br />
Radio appearances<br />
At 6:45 a.m. Central<br />
Time on the third<br />
Wednesday of each<br />
month, Catholic<br />
<strong>Extension</strong> is honored to<br />
join Relevant Radio, a<br />
Catholic radio network<br />
with an audience of<br />
220 million, to discuss<br />
current events and<br />
our mission. Find your<br />
station and listen live at<br />
relevantradio.com, and<br />
listen to past interviews<br />
at catholicextension.<br />
org/relevant-radio.<br />
<strong>Magazine</strong> anniversary<br />
<strong>Extension</strong> magazine is<br />
celebrating its 115thyear<br />
anniversary.<br />
Included<br />
here is an<br />
image of the<br />
first cover,<br />
published<br />
in April<br />
1906. Our<br />
publication<br />
continues<br />
to share<br />
stories of<br />
faith from the inspiring<br />
and vibrant faith communities<br />
supported by<br />
Catholic <strong>Extension</strong>. To<br />
read <strong>Extension</strong>’s first<br />
issue, visit catholicextension.org/1906.<br />
Sisters on the Frontlines goal is met<br />
In May <strong>2021</strong> the Sisters on the Frontlines initiative, administered<br />
by Catholic <strong>Extension</strong>, reached its year-long goal. The initiative<br />
was formed to respond to the immediate needs of communities<br />
impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Its goal was to give 1,000<br />
Catholic sisters $1,000 each to help an individual or family suffering<br />
the adverse effects of the pandemic.<br />
The funding alliance, which was created in June 2020, comprised<br />
the GHR Foundation, Conrad N. Hilton Fund for Sisters,<br />
FADICA, The Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities, Congregation<br />
of St. Joseph, Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland,<br />
Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and Catholic <strong>Extension</strong>. The<br />
alliance members recognize the vital role of Catholic sisters in<br />
communities with the greatest needs and sought to aid them in<br />
their work by providing direct funding.<br />
Overall, the funds reached 100 dioceses in 41 states, as well as<br />
the Caribbean, the Pacific Islands and Washington, D.C.
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