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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<strong>Extension</strong> | <strong>Fall</strong> <strong>2021</strong> 3<br />
BUILD<br />
NEWS BRIEFS | Initiative reached goal of giving 1,000<br />
Catholic sisters $1,000 each to help families in pandemic<br />
INSPIRE<br />
Meet the <strong>2021</strong> Lumen Christi Award<br />
finalists 12<br />
Sisters on the Frontlines goal is met 10<br />
COVER | Seven finalists who radiate and reveal the light of<br />
Christ present in the communities where they serve<br />
Highlighting ongoing ministry of<br />
previous finalists 30<br />
LUMEN CHRISTI PAST FINALIST | Three previous Lumen Christi<br />
Award finalists continue to make transformative impact<br />
Is there faith to be found on college<br />
campuses? 36<br />
FEATURE | Campus ministry support is an investment in the<br />
Church’s future<br />
IGNITE<br />
Our sacred spaces 42<br />
WORLD CAMPAIGN | Catholic <strong>Extension</strong> supports global call<br />
for safe and peaceful worship<br />
One Church across the nation 44<br />
PARISH PARTNERSHIPS | Catholic kinship movement enables<br />
ordinary parishes to help struggling faith communities<br />
Letter from Father Wall 4<br />
Mission needs 8<br />
Donor feature 40<br />
Connect 46
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