Effie Caldarola

Effie Caldarola writes a biweekly for OSV News. Caldarola is a wife, mom and grandmother who received her master's degree in pastoral ministry from Seattle University.

The mental health crisis crosses all boundaries and ages

March 16, 2023
By Effie Caldarola
OSV News Filed Under: Commentary

We’re all called to love unconditionally, to be the Prodigal’s father welcoming with open arms, to open our doors to a wider perimeter.

Living my Lenten discipline through the lessons of Black History Month

February 1, 2023
By Effie Caldarola
OSV News Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Commentary, Racial Justice

King’s long-ago observation rang true: The 11 o’clock hour on Sunday is the most segregated in America.