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CCUSA, USCCB, CHA emphasize need for protected areas for immigration enforcement
News - January 23, 2025 - The following statement was issued in response to action taken by the Trump Administration rescinding guidance related to “protected areas” for immigration enforcement: “Catholic health care, Catholic Charities agencies, and the Church’s other social service ministries work daily to feed, house, heal, educate, and meet people’s needs in communities across our nation. Through these ministries—together…
Hurricane Response
https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/what-we-do/disaster-relief/hurricane-helene-response/
Catholic Charities USA provides critical assistance to Catholic Charities agencies and the communities they serve — through deployment of disaster experts, technical assistance and direct support; execution of disaster response plans; coordination of in-kind donations; and distribution of basic necessities.Â
Walking together on journey to employment and a changed life
Story - August 26, 2015 - The goal of the Workforce Development program (WFD) of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is to help ex-offenders, welfare recipients and people with disabilities find and keep jobs. Sounds simple, but it can really be quite a journey, as the program challenges participants to change their behavior, learn to apply themselves and begin…
Ronald Gering to receive 2016 Bishop Joseph M. Sullivan Award
News - August 29, 2016 - Alexandria, Va. (July 12, 2016) — The recipient of the 2016 Bishop Joseph M. Sullivan Award is Ronald Gering, Service Area Director for Children and Family Services, Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton. The Bishop Sullivan award is given by Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) to recognize a staff person working at a Catholic Charities agency who…
Retired bishop inspiration for new supportive housing community
Story - January 5, 2024 - Earlier this year, CCEW held the grand opening of Bishop Skylstad Commons, a 60-unit supportive housing community whose mission is to ensure that every person has a supportive, inclusive, sustainable home where they will thrive and live to their highest potential. Residents of Bishop Skylstad Commons receive monthly visits from licensed medical professionals and on-site…
Birmingham agency honored with award for disaster relief excellence
News - December 8, 2023 - In recognition of its exemplary work in the wake of a tornado, Catholic Social Services, Diocese of Birmingham received the 2023 Great AIDE IDEA (Innovation in Disaster Excellence) award. This honor is bestowed annually by Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) during the Applied Institute for Disaster Excellence (AIDE). Catholic Social Services, Diocese of Birmingham was celebrated…
Leadership Conference of Women Religious Celebrates Sister Donna Markham
News - August 14, 2023 - Alexandria, Va. – The Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) on Friday, August 11 honored Sister Donna Markham, OP, PhD, the president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), with its 2023 LCWR Outstanding Leadership Award. LCWR, the association of the leaders of congregations of Catholic women religious in the United States, bestows this award…
Parish Social Ministry Resources
https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/parish-social-ministry-resources/
The ministry of Catholic Charities is grounded in Catholic social teaching, which emphasizes the dignity and worth of every person. Like the Good Samaritan, Catholic Charities provides services and care to anyone in need.
Catholic Charities of West Tennessee
https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/members/catholic-charities-of-west-tennessee/
Member - August 17, 2015 - For 50+ years, Catholic Charities of West Tennessee (CCWTN) has supported those in need, the under-resourced and the under-served in our community. Following the teachings of Jesus Christ, we provide help to those in need and bring them hope by supporting them on the path from poverty to self-sufficiency. This hope and stabilization are achieved…
Catholic Charities of Stockton
https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/members/catholic-charities-of-stockton/
Member - August 12, 2015 - For over 85 years, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Stockton has provided social services to people in San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Calaveras, Tuolumne, Alpine, and Mono counties. We believe in the inherent dignity of each person and create services that support families and enhance the quality of life for all members of the community regardless…
CCUSA letter urges Congress to support robust funding for DHS
News - June 10, 2022 - The Honorable Chris Murphy,ChairmanCommittee on AppropriationsSubcommittee on Homeland SecurityUnited States SenateWashington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Shelley Moore Capito, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsSubcommittee on Homeland SecurityUnited States SenateWashington, D.C. 20510 Dear Chairman Murphy and Ranking Member Capito: On behalf of Catholic Charities USA and the Catholic Charities network throughout the country and the U.S. territories, I…
CCUSA letter on FY23 Senate agriculture appropriations
https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/2022/06/08/letter-on-fy23-senate-agriculture-appropriations/
News - June 8, 2022 - The Honorable Tammy Baldwin, Chair Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable John Hoeven, Ranking Member Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 Dear Chair…