Unsung heroes: In praise of Blanchet House moms
An oral history of the behind-the-scenes work of mothers to sustain the Blanchet House of Hospitality and serve those in need Women bake pies in the 1950s to support the work of Blanchet House of Hospitality in Portland. Though founded by nine men, the ministry has relied on wives and mothers. (Courtesy Blanchet House)
By Julie Showers, For the Catholic Sentinel 5/8/2021 5:47 PM
select Terry and Jim OâHanlon welcome a newborn in 1952, the year Jim helped start Blanchet House. Mothers and wives have played a crucial role in the ministry over the years. (Courtesy Blanchet House)