News - July 19, 2017 - Alexandria, Va. — Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) President and CEO Sister Donna Markham, OP, PhD, expressed the following in a letter to the Chairperson and Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee urging members to prioritize and protect programs that support and uplift the poor and vulnerable in our country. “While CCUSA supports the responsible…

News - July 13, 2019 - Alexandria, Va. — Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) strongly opposes the reported plans of ICE raids this weekend. The threats of deportation and family separation are causing anxiety and fear within the vulnerable communities our agencies serve, endangering immigrant rights and safety. Most significant is the lasting psychological damage family separation inflicts upon children. Such cruel…

News - July 12, 2018 - Washington – The Migration and Refugee Services of USCCB and Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) today issued the following statement on the ongoing efforts to reunite children separated from their families at the border. “As we have long done, CCUSA and Migration and Refugee Services of USCCB are lending our experience and expertise to support Catholic…

News - July 26, 2017 - Alexandria, Va. — Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) President and CEO Sister Donna Markham, OP, PhD, expressed disappointment in response to the Senate vote yesterday to move forward on a bill to potentially repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. “CCUSA is deeply disappointed that the Senate has voted to move forward on a bill to…

News - March 6, 2021 - Alexandria, VA (March 6, 2021) – Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) appreciates the efforts in the Senate to advance COVID relief to help people and communities impacted by the pandemic. “This American Rescue Plan will provide much-needed relief and a temporary lifeline to those who continue to suffer as a result of this pandemic,” said Sister…

News - November 21, 2014 - Alexandria, Virginia (November 21, 2014) – Three religious leaders with a history of working on the front lines for justice and opportunity for all will receive national awards in recognition of their lifelong commitment and service from Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) next January 9 in Washington, D.C. Msgr. Ray East, Sister Kateri Mitchell, and Sister…

News - April 1, 2022 - (Alexandria, Va.) — Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) issued the following statement in response to the administration’s decision to end Title 42, the emergency rule authorizing U.S. immigration authorities to expel migrants and asylum-seekers: “While Catholic Charities USA appreciates the administration’s decision to end Title 42, we encourage officials to implement the change in an orderly…

News - June 26, 2018 - Alexandria, Va. (June 26, 2018) — Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) issued the following statement in response to today’s Supreme Court opinions in National Institute of Family and Life Advocates v. Becerra and Trump v. Hawaii: Today’s Supreme Court opinions are a reminder that our political and legal divisions too often lead to a discordant response…

News - February 11, 2021 - One of CDP’s largest grants will support disaster response in wildfire-affected areas in California, Colorado, Oregon and Washington State  Alexandria, Va. – Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) receives $1 million from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) Disaster Recovery Fund to assist long-term recovery efforts from the recent wildfires. One of the largest that CDP has…

News - November 22, 2014 - Alexandria, Virginia (November 21, 2014) – Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), one of the largest networks of social services providers in this country, responded to the executive action on immigration announced last night by President Obama by calling it an important step towards protecting immigrants and strengthening families. The decision moves our nation closer towards creating…

News - March 24, 2022 - (Alexandria, Va.) — Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) announced today the initiation of a three-year Gap Loan Pilot Program to assist in funding the construction of affordable housing units built by Catholic Charities agencies across the country. Through a collaboration with Northern Trust, CCUSA will loan a total of $10 million at low-interest to qualifying agencies.…

News - August 16, 2017 - Alexandria, Va. – In reaction to the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia and the most recent statements by the President of the United States, Catholic Charities USA states unequivocally that we stand in solidarity with the US Catholic Bishops decrying racism as a sin and a radical evil. Catholic Charities USA expresses our ongoing commitment to…