Childhood Poverty: how can we take the next step?

This summer, FOCUS partnered with communities across the country who committed themselves to understanding local needs and taking action to make a difference! There are around 15 million children in the United States who live below the federal poverty threshold (21%)....

Stereotypes vs. Compassionate Thinking

Last week at the OCA All American Council, about 50 teens from all over the country had a chance to visit FOCUS Gateway City in St. Louis. After an introduction from Fr. Patrick, director of FOCUS Gateway City, groups formed and rotated between accomplishing needed...

Announcement: Appointment of FOCUS Center Director

FOCUS West Central PennsylvaniaAnnouncement: Appointment of FOCUS Center Director July 24, 2018 FOCUS North America is pleased to announce the appointment of Fr. Seraphim Moslener as Director of the FOCUS Center for West Central Pennsylvania (WCPA), effective...

These Saints Show Us How To Serve Those In Need

St. Juliana the Merciful Lifelong Service The life of St. Juliana the Merciful shows us how we can serve in every stage of our lives. As a young girl, St. Juliana’s mother and father died, and she lived with her aunt and cousins. St. Juliana used her gift of...

Who are the poor?

Last Sunday Fr. Barnabas Powell interviewed FOCUS’ Executive Director, Seraphim Danckaert, on his live radio show Faith Encouraged. Their conversation covered the theology of caring for the poor and how it relates to our salvation. As humans made in the image...