Did you know that the Dallas area welcomes thousands of refugees from all over the world? Refugee families come from Sudan, Somalia, Burundi, Ethiopia, Russia, Burma, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Cuba, Central America and other areas of conflict.

For safety reasons, refugee families are unable to return to their country of origin and have been granted permission to live in the United States. The Refugee and Empowerment Services of Catholic Charities provide resettlement, employment services and education to help refugee families and individuals become independent and self-sufficient.

St. Jude CSI (Community Service Investigators) is currently looking at an opportunity for our Parish to put our faith into action by working with one or more refugee families in conjunction with Catholic Charities.

We can truly make a difference in the lives of refugees who resettle in our country. There will be an informational meeting for anyone interested in this inspiring opportunity in the near future. Please contact Debbie Benko for more information at if you have a desire to participate in this effort.