by Kassandra Six years ago, Gabriella Dominguez stopped by Casa Maria in need of a dozen tortillas; this visit prompted her six-year volunteer endeavor at Casa Maria. Gabriella, a Nogales Sonora native, along with her two children moved to Tucson nine and a half years ago when her paycheck in Nogales didn’t cut it anymore. InContinue reading “Stories of Liberation: Gabriella Dominguez”
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THANK YOU…
by Brian Flagg, To everyone who donated to Casa Maria this holiday season. We exist entirely on private donations, so many more people would be more hungry and desperate and without a voice if not for the generosity of the donors. Often times we get supportive notes along with a check or some cash. TheseContinue reading “THANK YOU…”
Pope Francisco – ONLY SYMBOLS OR REAL CHANGE?
‘Jesus the Homeless’ in Rome by Brian Flagg, From reading the National Catholic Reporter for many years I have learned that Popes can write encyclicals and say many good things but who gets appointed Bishop or Cardinal is much more important. In the most recent NCR, John Allen described how on December 18, Pope FrancisContinue reading “Pope Francisco – ONLY SYMBOLS OR REAL CHANGE?”
LA MORENITA
by Kassandra Manriquez, La Morenita is from Guatemala. This is the story of her crossing borders to get here 16 years ago. She has four kids who go to Ochoa and Safford. She works part time at a tortilleria and is a valued member of the core team here at Casa Maria. Soon before herContinue reading “LA MORENITA”
A NEW YEARS RESOLUTION FROM CASA MARIA:
In 2014 we at Casa Maria are going to do absolutely everything in our power to influence our Democratic friends on the Mayor and City Council to not oppress the poor through their Budget priorities. This means NO BUS FARE INCREASES. Council members Karin Uhlich and Richard Fimbres have already committed to this. We needContinue reading “A NEW YEARS RESOLUTION FROM CASA MARIA:”
Hey, the Tucson Weekly got one right!
Cesar Aguirre, the pride of Casa Maria, really and truly is a Tucson hero. He is a single dad that lives and works here at Casa Maria. In case you missed it, check out last weeks’ Tucson Weekly (December 19-25, 2003) http://www.tucsonweekly.com/tucson/local-heroes/Content?oid=3929804 Every year they declare some people local hero’s. Usually The Weekly doesn’t coverContinue reading “Hey, the Tucson Weekly got one right!”
EL CANTO DE ZACARIAS – THE SONG OF ZACHARIAH
by Brian Flagg, EL CANTO DE ZACARIAS – THE SONG OF ZECHARIAH (he was John the Baptist’s dad) (Luke 1, 67-79) On some level I’m kind of a devout Catholic Christian. I read the Scriptures for the daily mass in Español and English every day, am a lector at Santa Cruz Catholic Church and attendContinue reading “EL CANTO DE ZACARIAS – THE SONG OF ZACHARIAH”
SALPOINTE ROCKS!
by Brian Flagg, I have to admit to feeling that Salpointe High School and private education in general is elitist and that its brilliance (in both academics and football) is somehow connected to and responsible for the 50% drop out rate and less successful teams at schools such as Pueblo. But then I got invitedContinue reading “SALPOINTE ROCKS!”
MERRY CHRISTMAS from MSGR. TOM
Thanks to Msgr. Tom Cahalane for his beautiful and intense reflection on the real meaning of ‘Casa Maria’ in his Christmas card for 2013. Msgr. Tom is a huge inspiration to us at Casa Maria. Outside of the card Inside the card Back of the card
¿Qué significa la Virgen de Guadalupe para nosotros en Casa María?
por Jimmy Ojeda En Diciembre de 1531 en el cerro de Tepeyac, actualmente la Ciudad de México, un indígena llamado Juan Diego contemplo la aparición de la Madre de Dios. Con la vestimenta y las características de una indígena doncella y dirigiéndose a Juan Diego en su lenguaje nata, ella le indico que él leContinue reading “¿Qué significa la Virgen de Guadalupe para nosotros en Casa María?”
Voces de Casa Maria 