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Refugee Committee

The Refugee Committee ministers to the refugees (mainly Sudanese) in the Des Moines Diocese. The committee works with Sr. Pat from St. Ambrose on projects and current needs. Past projects have included:

  • Donating food from the St. Francis garden
  • Coat and mitten drives
  • Thanksgiviving baskets
  • The Advent and Lenten Angel Projects

For more information

To learn more about the Refugee Committee please contact Deb Nugent at 277-7210. We will have an event in February that allows interaction between our communities. Volunteers and new ideas are welcome!