Celebrating the Special Mothers Among Us

www.arlingtondiocese.org/LoveOurMothers

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The Diocese of Arlington and Catholic CharitiesAn initative of

Weaving a Family to Love Abbie and her husband knew

they wanted a family but were unable to have a child biologically. They choose to

adopt through Catholic Charities because of its care

for birth mothers, children and adoptive families.

Embracing the Blessing HomePregnant with her second child

and having limited career options, Emma turned to Catholic

Charities St. Margaret of Cortona Transitional Housing program.

Now, with a stable home and job and financial resources, she’s

teaching her children to focus on their many blessings.

Dreams for Her Children A mother of four, Soledad

couldn’t afford prenatal care when she discovered she was expecting her fifth child. She turned to Catholic Charities

Mother of Mercy Free Medical Clinic to receive the sensitive, professional care she needed.

Making a Safe Haven for TwinsPregnant with twins and vulnerable in her native country, Oyin came to

Virginia in search of hope. She saw the “Pregnant? Need Help?” sign, called the Diocese’s Gabriel Project helpline and was sent an “Angel,” a volunteer, Angela, to mentor and offer material and

spiritual support.

In May, when the Church honors our Blessed Mother Mary, we also offer thanks to the mothers of our diocese.

Watch our videos of four extraordinary mothers sharing their stories and of children revealing how they love their mothers. Learn about the diocesan and Catholic Charities programs that serve them:

LoveOurMothers