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Serving Refugees at Centro Astalli: A Seminarian’s Perspective

In this segment, Chukwuma Odigwe, a seminarian from the Archdiocese of Washington studying at the Pontifical North American College in Rome, shares his experience serving at the Centro Astalli - Center for Refugees.

In this segment, Chukwuma Odigwe, a seminarian from the Archdiocese of Washington studying at the Pontifical North American College in Rome, shares his experience serving at the Centro Astalli – Center for Refugees. He describes how the simple act of serving meals to refugees can make a significant difference in their lives, and how he has been reminded of the power of accompaniment in times of suffering. Despite the challenges that refugees face, Odigwe has been surprised by their great joy and resilience. He reflects on the impact that priests can have in the lives of those who are going through difficult times and how this experience has shaped his own vocation journey.

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