NW Stories

Photo: Janis Olson

Inspired giving

The works of local Catholic artisans make meaning-filled Christmas gifts
Teresa Cacho-Govea connects with Josue Segundo, 4, during the Play with Love group at St. Madeleine Sophie Parish in Bellevue. Cacho-Govea is an area coordinator for Prepares, an initiative of the state's bishops that supports families with children up to age 5. Photo: Stephen Brashear

Play with love

Hispanic kids and parents find support, community through Prepares program
Dennis and Leslie Carda are among the hundreds of parish volunteers who are making the Called to Serve as Christ campaign possible. The Cardas are members of St. John Vianney Parish on Vashon Island. Photo: Courtesy Dennis Carda

Called to volunteer

Inspired by priests and women religious they’ve known, laypeople step up for the Called to Serve as Christ campaign