Finding Home at Holy Family: Africa to Adrian

Open Seat: A Holy Family Podcast

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Join Ariane Ouedraogo on a heartfelt episode of Open Seat as she shares her inspiring journey from Burkina Faso to Adrian College in Michigan. Ariane discusses the crucial role of faith in her life, cultural differences between the Catholic Church in Africa and the U.S., and how a leadership program enabled her dream of studying abroad. Explore her work founding a non-profit, Duni-paalé, dedicated to supporting vulnerable families and her aspirations in the tech industry. Throughout her journey, discover the importance of community, patience, and unwavering faith in overcoming life's challenges. Support her mission and witness the impactful work being done to help others.
If you would like to help Support Ariane's non profit, visit them on the web https://dunipaale.odoo.com/
You can also follow Duni Paalé on Facebook!
This is a podcast of Holy Family Parish, located in Adrian MI. We are a Catholic people, not a place, striving to Live Jesus through celebrating the sacraments and forming disciples in Adrian and beyond.
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Open Seat es un podcast Parroquia de la Sagrada Familia ubicada en Adrian, Michigan. Somos un pueblo católico, no un lugar, que se esfuerza por vivir a Jesús celebrando los sacramentos y formando discípulos en Adrian y más allá.

Chapter

1. Finding Home at Holy Family: Africa to Adrian (00:00:00)

2. Welcome to Open Seat Podcast (00:00:14)

3. Introducing Ariane Ouedraogo (00:00:58)

4. Journey to Adrian (00:01:31)

5. Embracing Community and Faith (00:03:42)

6. Cultural Differences in Worship (00:05:10)

7. Lessons Learned Through Struggle (00:07:04)

8. Living Apart from Family (00:09:07)

9. Duni-Paalé Non Profit (00:11:26)

10. A Passion to help others (00:12:02)

11. Initiatives and Fundraising (00:12:12)

12. Seeking Support (00:13:47)

13. Future Aspirations and Prayer Request (00:15:42)

14. Trusting in God's Timing (00:17:16)

15. Final Thoughts & Gratitude (00:19:38)