Charities at Work

Serving Asylum Seekers at the Border: One Sister's Story

Episode Summary

Sister Luann Brown, of the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, speaks about her volunteer experience helping asylum seekers who arrived at Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego after crossing the U.S./Mexico border.

Episode Notes

Sister Luann Brown talks about her experience supporting asylum seekers. Some of her activities included sorting clothes, delivering meals, and helping migrants navigate the airport as they move to their final destinations. As a mental health counselor, Sister Luann was able to help a woman dealing with anxiety caused by her journey.