In the latest 180 with Katie—a quick, three-minute update—CSS Executive Director Katie Patrick and Development Officer John Soukup share how your support is making a real difference in both immediate needs and lasting transformation. From a powerful story of faith and generosity at “Mercy Station” in Lincoln to record numbers of families served with basic necessities—and lives being changed through the prison and reentry apostolate—February was filled with impact made possible by you. You’ll also hear how growing donor support and expanding sustainability efforts are helping strengthen our mission of providing more Hope in the Good Life for the future.
Read the latest uplifting HOPE IN THE GOOD LIFE updates!
In this video, we share more about the 2026 Heart of Christ Award recipients: the St. Gregory the Great Seminary Propaedeutic Year Seminarians.
These young men embody the spirit of Christ through their humility, service, and willingness to accompany those in need. Their year of formation has been marked by deep prayer, intentional community, and a commitment to living out the Gospel in tangible, compassionate ways
In this powerful 2026 Stories of Impact video, Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska shares real stories of courage, healing, and transformation.
By Teresa Kiehl,
Client Relations Specialist at Hastings,
Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska
I recently came across a quote and felt sick to my stomach:
“I am done with the monster of ‘We,’ the word of serfdom, of plunder, of misery, falsehood and shame. And now I see the face of god, and I raise this god over the earth . . . , this god who will grant them joy and peace and pride. This god, this one word: ‘I.’”
- Ayn Rand, “Anthem”
I was not nauseated because of the quote itself. It is easy for me to read something and disregard it if it blatantly contradicts my beliefs and convictions. What made me sick was knowing that the author of this quote has been openly admired by powerful politicians in this country. Ayn Rand (1905-1983) was known for her beliefs in radical and extreme individualism, wherein any given individual should only make decisions based on their own self-interest, disregarding the needs of others.
By Katie Patrick
The first Friday of Lent marked a retreat day for the staff at Catholic Social Services. Our St. Teresa of Calcutta Committee, composed of CSS staff from across our different offices and programs, organized the day for us.
Father Timothy Danek, newly appointed clergy for the incarcerated, celebrated Holy Mass and gave one of three talks. Staff signed up to bring homemade soups and bread, and we had Eucharistic adoration continuously that day.
“Our new building and location will enable us to expand services and keep human dignity at the forefront of our vision to inspire hope and love in every encounter.”
By John McDermott
Vice President, Marketing & Development
Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska
One of the first things we do when we are planning for our annual Celebration of Hope Gala & Silent Auction is to come up with a theme for the event. The theme sets to the tone for the evening and conveys the message we want to share for that year’s event. The process usually begins with suggestions being tossed around, and then tossed out because they just don’t “feel right.” Then, right on cue, the Holy Spirit inspires one of the committee members to say, “What do you think of this for a theme?” followed by a suggestion that is the perfect message for the evening.
Megan Conway from 10/11 News sits down with CSS Development Officer John Soukup to share more about our upcoming gala and silent auction.
