News - July 24, 2014 - Alexandria, Virginia (July 24, 2014) – Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) President Rev. Larry Snyder responded to “Expanding Opportunity in America,” released by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-Wisc.) this morning, saying it is an opportunity to engage in a robust discussion around supporting innovative ideas while maintaining the organization’s commitment to a strong response…

News - May 4, 2017 - Sister Donna Markham OP, PhD, president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) indicated that today’s announcement by the Administration on religious freedom is a step in the right direction. “Catholic Charities USA welcomes the Administration’s commitment to protect and promote religious liberty and its addressing of the Health and Human Services’ contraceptive mandate,” stated…

News - November 6, 2022 - Alexandria, Va. — Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) has launched Whole Hearted, a parish-based trauma-awareness resource that integrates spirituality and religious practices with behavioral health. On the heels of a global pandemic, Whole Hearted can be a powerful resource for communities recovering from trauma. While not intended to be used in place of clinical or professional…

News - September 22, 2020 - Agencies receive a combined $1 million to invest in innovative programs Alexandria, Va. — Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) President and CEO Sister Donna Markham OP, PhD, announced the three awardees of the CCUSA Social Innovation Challenge during a virtual event with staff from across the Catholic Charities ministry. The awardees will receive a combined $1…

News - May 4, 2017 - Alexandria, Va. – Sister Donna Markham OP, PhD, president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) expressed her deep concern about today’s vote by the House of Representatives to replace the Affordable Care Act with the American Health Care Act (AHCA). “The vote falls far short of protecting the millions of Americans who have insurance…

News - October 13, 2022 - Alexandria, Va. – Sister Donna Markham, OP, PhD, President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), traveled to storm-ravaged Florida this week to present checks totaling $1 million to be distributed among Catholic Charities agencies in Florida serving those impacted by Hurricane Ian.    “I’m amazed by the excellent relief efforts planned and executed by Catholic Charities…

News - September 25, 2018 - Alexandria, Va. (Sept. 24, 2018) — Sister Donna Markham OP, PhD, president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), expressed her deep disappointment with the Department of Homeland Security’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on immigrants and public benefits, stating: “While we look forward to reviewing the proposed rule and commenting on it in the regulatory…

News - September 16, 2020 - Alexandria, Va. — Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) is disappointed by the recent decision of the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals that would allow for the continued dismantling of Temporary Protected Status (TPS). We urge the administration and Congress to find solutions that help families affected by TPS to remain together in the United States.…

News - September 22, 2021 - WASHINGTON—Over the last several weeks, there has been a substantial increase in the number of migrants present in the Del Rio Sector of the U.S.-Mexico border, roughly 145 miles west of San Antonio. The majority of these individuals are Haitian nationals, many of whom have been living in or traveling through Latin America for varying…

News - May 23, 2017 - Alexandria, Va. – Sister Donna Markham OP, PhD, president & CEO of Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), expressed grave concern and frustration over President Trump’s proposed budget. “While CCUSA supports efforts to improve vital safety-net programs needed to move people out of poverty and protect life, the disastrous, albeit cruel, cuts to anti-poverty programs such as…

News - August 3, 2020 - Catholic Charities agencies distributed nearly $400 million in emergency COVID-19 assistance to people across the United States and the U.S. Territories during the past four months.  Emergency help consists primarily of food, rental assistance, personal protective equipment, baby supplies and emergency quarantine housing.  Sister Donna Markham, President & CEO of Catholic Charities USA, said “the…

News - September 25, 2014 - Alexandria, Virginia (September 25, 2014) – Catholic Charities USA, one of the nation’s largest networks of faith-based social service providers, has been recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council for building a national office that demonstrates the organization’s commitment to care for creation and promote a sustainable future for all. Catholic Charities USA opened the…