We are so grateful for the Winona Middle School students and their donation of $720.13. The students chose the Winona Community Warming Center to be the benefactor of their efforts in the Advancement Via Individual Determination program store and we are extremely appreciative. The group presented Patrick Michener with a check for $720.13 raised [...]
Rudy Naul, RCWC Coordinator, received the Mayor’s Medal of Honor for Personal Achievement for his tremendous work with our COVID-19 Homeless Response in Olmsted County. Rudy was a key player in maintaining safe and welcoming shelter during the height of the pandemic as an outbreak swept through those we serve. The Rochester [...]
Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota is excited to welcome Dr. Mary E. Larscheid as a Counselor in their Family and Individual Counseling Program. Dr. Larscheid received her Bachelor of Arts from Augustana College, Sioux Falls SD, master’s in social work from the University of Nebraska/Omaha NE, and her Ph.D. through Capella University Minneapolis [...]
Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota is pleased to announce that Guardian/Conservator Program Director, Mike Hanratty, has recently obtained the designation of National Certified Guardian from the Center for Guardianship Certification (CGC). National Certified Guardians are individuals who have met nationally recognized requirements, including education or experience, and have proven competency through examination for [...]
Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota would like to announce Kristine Madsen as the new director of family and individual counseling. She has over 30 years of experience working with individuals and families to help reduce the negative impact of trauma and mental illness, and has worked for Catholic Charities as a licensed independent [...]
Back in June of 2020, with the initial great outbreak of COVID in Southwestern MN, Catholic Charities created a fund in the Worthington Deanery to help those who lost income because of COVID. These were people who didn’t receive stimulus checks or unemployment – those who had “fallen through the cracks”. The money came [...]
Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota is pleased to announce Isaac Landsteiner as the new Parish Social Ministry Director. Isaac grew up in Fairmont, Minnesota. He attended Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary at St. Mary’s University for 4 years, receiving a B.A. in Philosophy and graduating from the Lasallian Honors Program in 2018. Isaac [...]
Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota is pleased announce Sue Degallier as the new Active Aging Program Director. Sue grew up in Austin, Minnesota. While attending the College of St. Teresa in Winona, she fell in love with the city – and one of its citizens, Paul. While staying home to raise 4 children, [...]
Catholic Charities, along with the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, is getting ready for the 2021 Baby Bottle Campaign to support new mothers and pregnant women across Southern Minnesota! The Baby Bottle Campaign supports women in choosing life for their children by providing tangible help and hope. Please read the Bishop’s letter regarding the campaign and [...]
Pictured: Jerry Papenfuss, WCF Board Member Nancy Brown, WCF President/CEO Jan Wieser, MediAppS Program Coordinator The MediAppS (Medication Application Service) Program at Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota has received a $10,000 grant through the Winona Community Foundation’s Community Grant Program. MediAppS provides emergency cash assistance for prescription medications to those living in the Winona (and [...]