Overwhelming numbers of migrants and refugees have been arriving at our doors—again. Several weeks before May 11, 2023, the date when thousands were expected at the border each day, more and more people have already been walking up to Casa Juan Diego asking for refuge. We were already at capacity. We are over capacity. More… continue reading
Our Needs at Casa Juan Diego – How you can help
April 1, 2023 by
Updated on May 9, 2023 Many more guests have been arriving at Casa Juan Diego. Day volunteers would be very helpful. If you are able to come for a day or half a day, please let us know. We need help with driving guests to appointments for health clinics or to drive people to the… continue reading
On Pilgrimage and the Three Magi
February 5, 2023 by
“So now tomorrow I start off again ‘on pilgrimage,’ for we have here no abiding city.” [Dorothy Day, On Pilgrimage, Eerdmans] Over many decades, Dorothy Day’s column in The Catholic Worker was entitled “On Pilgrimage.” It seems that she viewed her whole life as a pilgrimage. In her columns and in her book, On Pilgrimage,… continue reading
Christmas Letter
December 12, 2022 by
The Spirit of Christmas is very important to Casa Juan Diego. We cannot survive without it. We ask your prayers that the Spirit of Christmas be with us—that there will be “Room in the Inn.” We remember with the birth of Jesus our shared heritage with the Jewish community. Mary, the mother of Jesus, was… continue reading
A Christmas Feast for the Whole Universe, From Many Countries Migrants Come to Casa Juan Diego
November 26, 2022 by
“The star came to rest above the place where the child was. At the sight of it the wise men were filled with great joy, and that great joy should fill our hearts as well. It is the same as the joy the shepherds received from the glad tidings brought by the angels. Let us… continue reading
Liturgy, Theology, Poetry, and Slaughter in Our World
August 15, 2022 by
Some years ago Allison Ogle, one of the dedicated young Catholic Workers at Casa Juan Diego, introduced us to her fiancé (now her husband) Jonathan Ciraulo. Jonathan was a graduate student of theology at the University of Notre Dame; he has since received his doctorate and is teaching at St Meinrad’s School of Theology. The… continue reading
Pro-life After Dobbs – God Will Say, Where Are the Others?
August 5, 2022 by
Prolife After Dobbs – Who Will Care for the Mothers and Babies? The joy of many after the Supreme Court ruling to leave abortion decisions to the states should spark a big response among Catholics to respond to many more pregnant women who will be in need. Prolife groups who give baby furniture, diapers,… continue reading
A Celebration of Juan Diego at Casa Juan Diego Houston
June 5, 2022 by
We were inspired by a sermon on St. Patrick’s Day this year at St. Patrick’s Cathedral (online at 6 a.m. on weekdays) as the celebrant of the Mass reminded us of how the patron saint of a place looks out for the people of that parish or other place named for the saint, from heaven…. continue reading
Christ and the Common Destiny of Humanity
March 16, 2022 by
“His blood has made one kingdom out of all nations in the Mystical Body of Christ” – Henri De Lubac In his January 10th speech to the Vatican Diplomatic Corps this year, Pope Francis reminded them (and all of us) of our common destiny among world crises: “The issue of migration, together with the pandemic… continue reading
Thanksgiving Letter
February 2, 2022 by
No government agency guarantees the future of Casa Juan Diego, but it continues to survive, thanks to you all. We have received so much. Of course, the generosity is not meant for us (we are not paid), but for the many hundreds of women, men, and children who stay at Casa Juan Diego, for the… continue reading
