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‘I COULD NOT HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH FINER PARENTS THAN THE TWO SHE CHOSE TO ADOPT ME’

How a former employee at Catholic Charities in Springfield facilitated an adoption and helped unite Stephen Dyer with biological family 38 years later

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THE GOOD SAMARITAN ASKS FOR HELP

In late May, the phone on my desk started ringing. "Catholic Charities. How can we help you?" A cracked, male voice met my ears. "Yes, ma'am. I was wondering if you all did anything to help with medical bills? My—my mother's in a coma, and we just can't pay, and—and they won't let me see her." My heart sank. At that late point in the day, all I could do was tell him to call back the next morning. It didn't feel like anything close to enough.

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CATHOLIC CHARITIES ANNOUNCES NEW COPE LINE TO HELP PEOPLE DEAL WITH COVID-19 RELATED STRESS

New and free public service will be available starting April 13th to help people who are experiencing situational stress and anxiety related to the Coronavirus outbreak.

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“HOCKEY WITH BISHOP PAPROCKI” CHARITY GAME TO BE HELD AT UNITED CENTER. LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS AVAILABLE; BLACKHAWKS VS. BLUES GAME TO FOLLOW

Bishop Thomas John Paprocki, known as “The Holy Goalie”, along with Chicago Blackhawks alumni, will take to the ice for the 10th annual “Hockey with Bishop Paprocki” at the United Center in Chicago on Sunday, March 8, 2020, at 2:10 p.m. to benefit Catholic Charities Legal Services. The ticket price includes entry to the charity game at 2:10 p.m., and entry to the Blackhawks vs. Blues game at 6:30 p.m.

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